If you've never heard of quinoa, you are in for a treat today! It is a grain that is chock full of fiber and complete protein (protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids). It's also totally delicious and filling to boot!
Here's a super easy recipe to make your quinoa taste fantastic (I use it for a meal with veggies on the side or a perfect side to chicken or fish).
You'll Need:
*1 cup quinoa uncooked
*1 small onion chopped
*1 small zucchini chopped
*2-3 cloves garlic minced
*2 cups fat free chicken or vegetable broth
*1 tsp fresh thyme minced
*1 tsp fresh parsley minced
*1 tsp fresh chives minced
*cooking spray
How to make it:
*spray large stove top pan with cooking spray, heat to medium heat and pour uncooked quinoa in...toast for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
*meanwhile, saute onion, zucchini and garlic in a small pan using cooking spray
*after the quinoa has toasted, add broth and bring to boil, cover and reduce heat. Let sit for 15 minutes or until broth has been absorbed.
*add the sauteed veggies and garlic to the cooked quinoa and top with fresh herbs
4 servings total. Each serving contains 180 calories, grams protein, 3 grams fiber
Enjoy!
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