Quinoa Side Dish

Adapted from AllRecipes.com

One of the world’s true super foods, quinoa is a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids. Quinoa is also a great source of fiber, iron, and magnesium.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter

1 cup uncooked NOW Real Food® Organic Quinoa*

2 cups vegetable broth

2 tsp. chopped garlic

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

1/4 tsp. salt

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 dash fresh lemon juice

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.

Per serving:

209 calories

5.6 g total fat

8 mg cholesterol

415 mg sodium

34.1 g total carbohydrate

3.5 g fiber

6.5 g protein

*NOW items available at your local health food store

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