Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
• in a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.