Quinoa Side Dish

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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)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. In a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

512 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.6g 27% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 42.5g 15% DV
Fiber 13.6g 48% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10101mg 100% DV
Potassium 1861.5mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 65.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 77.8mg 86% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 172.8mg 13% DV
Iron 19.4mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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