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Herbed Quinoa

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Submitted by terrys

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.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML QUINOA
thoroughly rinsed
2 473
CUPS ML WATER
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
¼ 59
CUP ML VEGETABLE OIL
olive
1 1
EACH EACH GARLIC
clove, minced
1 1
X X BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground *
½ 118
CUP ML BASIL
fresh, or dried OR *
¼ 59
CUP ML TARRAGON LEAVES
fresh, or dried OR *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML THYME
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 (6.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 282 51% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 603mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Sugars g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 3% Iron 22%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Sugar-Free
 

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