Quinoa Side Dish

Quinoa Side Dish
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.2K

Elevate your meal with this vibrant and versatile Quinoa Side Dish. A delightful alternative to rice, this recipe boasts a nutty flavor and fluffy texture, enhanced by aromatic herbs and a touch of zesty lemon.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    400 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Add rinsed quinoa to the saucepan and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the quinoa to fully steam.

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Recipe View Transfer the cooked quinoa to a serving bowl.

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Recipe View Stir in minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh thyme, sea salt, and diced onion until well combined.

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Recipe View Sprinkle a dash of fresh lemon juice over the quinoa and toss gently. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to your preference.

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
Add a bay leaf to the broth while simmering for an extra layer of flavor.
Feel free to experiment with other herbs such as rosemary, oregano, or chives.
To make it vegan, substitute the butter with olive oil or coconut oil.
Garnish with toasted nuts or seeds for added texture and nutrition.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 718 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Cameron Shanahan

    A simple and elegant side dish.

  • Winnifred Heaney

    I love the addition of fresh herbs and lemon juice – it really brightens up the dish.

  • Jan Mcclure

    I added some roasted vegetables to the quinoa for a complete meal. It was fantastic!

  • Toby Farrell

    My family prefers this to rice now. It's a great way to get them to eat something healthy and delicious!

  • Triston Littel

    This recipe is so easy to follow and the quinoa came out perfectly fluffy!

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