Savory Quinoa

I wanted something different then Brown Rice or Corn!  This was a delightful find (God DOES talk thru Google, lol!).  Then, with just a little adjustment for my “style” of cooking/eating, it turned out great: hearty and flavorful.

Ingredients

1 TBLspoon Butter

1 small-medium Yellow Onion, chopped

1-2 teaspoon chopped Garlic

½ teaspoon Thyme

2 cups Chicken Broth [or Chicken Bouillon cube(s) and water to make 2 cups]

1 cup Quinoa, white or red

Optional

Sea Salt, to taste

2 TBLspoon Fresh Parsley, chopped  

Dash of Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions

Melt Butter in large Sauce pan or Sautéing Skillet. Add Onion, Garlic and Spices.  Also add Bouillon cubes now if using them.)  Cook on medium heat until Onion are clear.  Add Quinoa and stir continuously until all liquid/butter is absorbed from the pan.  Then add Chicken Broth (or Water for Bouillon cubes.)  Mix well.  Reduce heat and medium simmer for 15 minutes.  Serve Hot.

Abstinent Measuring

1 cup = 1 starch

Notes

The Parsley and Lemon are choices from the original recipe I found on the web.  I didn’t have any in my kitchen so did without and was happy enough with the results.  Next time I’ll try them though.