Herbed Quinoa

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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American-style classic side-dish that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Herbed Quinoa

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 241.8

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This American side-dish features Quinoa; thoroughly rinsed, ;Water, Salt, Olive oil, Garlic clove; peel and mince. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c Fresh basil, packed* or 1/4 c Fresh tarragon plus 2 tb Fresh thyme *If the listed herbs are unavailable, substitute an equal amount of parsley, or 1 ts.
  2. dried thyme, basil or oregano.
  3. Put quinoa, water and salt in a medium-size saucepan,
  4. cover , and bring to a
  5. boil over medium-high
  6. heat .
  7. heat to medium,
  8. cover partially so the steam can escape, and
  9. cook at a slow
  10. boil until grains have doubled in size, become translucent, and are cracked open so that the spiral germ of the grain is visible, about 12 minutes.
  11. If necessary, continue cooking, uncovered, until all the liquid has been absorbed or has evaporated, which may take 1 more minute.
  12. While quinoa is cooking,
  13. combine olive oil, garlic and a generous amount of pepper in a warmed medium-size bowl.
  14. Just before the quinoa is cooked, coarsely but neatly
  15. chop basil leaves and
  16. mix them into the olive oil mixture.
  17. When quinoa is ready, add it to the olive oil, tossing until it is thoroughly combined.
  18. Check seasonings and serve immediately.
  19. Nice accompaniment to steamed fish or to roasted meats or poultry.
  20. Or serve as a main course along with a variety of vegetables and salads.
  21. New York: Workman Publishing Company, Inc., 1991.
  22. Pg.
  23. Typed for you

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 241.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.3g26%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4883.4mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, boiling, clove, garlic, herbed, mince, oil, olive, peel, quinoa, rinsed, roasting, salt, side-dish, steaming, thoroughly, title, vegan, vegetarian, water
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