Herbed Quinoa

This tasty quinoa dish can accompany any meal you prepare for supper. It tastes so good, your family will be giving out compliments to the chef.

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

282 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	quinoa	thoroughly rinsed
2	cups	water
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	cup	vegetable oil	olive
1	each	garlic	clove, minced
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground
1/2	cup	basil	fresh, or dried OR
1/4	cup	tarragon	fresh, or dried OR
2	tablespoons	thyme leaves	fresh, or dried

Directions

Put quinoa, water and salt in a medium-size saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover partially so the steam can escape, and cook at a slow 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. If necessary, continue cooking, uncovered, until all the liquid has been absorbed or has evaporated, which may take 1 more minute.

While quinoa is cooking, combine olive oil, garlic and a generous amount of pepper in a warmed medium-size bowl. Just before the quinoa is cooked, coarsely but neatly chop basil leaves and mix them into the olive oil mixture. When quinoa is ready, add it to the olive oil, tossing until it is thoroughly combined. Check seasonings and serve immediately.

Nice accompaniment to steamed fish or to roasted meats or poultry. Or serve as a main course along with a variety of vegetables and salads.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 178g

Amount per Serving

Calories 282 51% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.0g	25%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 603mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	10%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 6.0g	11%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	3%		Iron	22%

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

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