Best Simple Savory Quinoa Recipes

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SIMPLE, SAVORY QUINOA



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Make and share this Simple, Savory Quinoa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 dashes fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa, garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally until the quinoa is lightly browned.This takes 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 the quinoa mixture together with the parsley, thyme, and salt. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

SIMPLE SAVORY QUINOA



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A savory side dish, tasty yet simple, with carrots, celery, onions and quinoa. I always cut my veggies really small, more like mincing because I don't like chunky veggies. It is always optional to cut this small. This would probably taste great with rice as well.

Provided by jwyant89

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup vegetable stock
½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon lime juice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Once done, stir in the lime juice, and season to taste with salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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