CREAMY QUINOA PRIMAVERA

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Make and share this Creamy Quinoa Primavera recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
2 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 cups assorted fresh vegetables, thinly sliced (such as asparagus, broccoli, carrot or zucchini)
2 tablespoons romano cheese, grated

Steps:

Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain.
Heat quinoa and broth to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed.
Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook garlic in butter about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden.
Stir in vegetables; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Toss vegetables and quinoa mixture together.
Top with Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 438.5, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9.7

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