Quinoa Side Dish

[melany]

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Ingredients
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)
Directions
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.

[puplover10]

i have never heard of this thing quiono...can someone tell me what is it..!!

[idealistinfire]

i have heard of this thing but never tried making one of these...definately something to try for..!

[pkelley]

this is one of the best things and most nutritious dont know any other regional names..!!