Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a super grain. This tiny, gluten-free grain is high in fiber, B vitamins, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and vitamin E. It is a complete protein whose content is equal to milk! Try this side dish with Maple Glazed Salmon for an easy dinner that is done in 20 minutes!
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh minced curly parsley or 2 teaspoons dry parsley
1 tablespoon fresh minced dill or 1 teaspoon dry dill
pepper
In a medium saucepan, saute onions and celery in butter until soft. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add quinoa to boiling water and stir. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and add herbs. Cover and allow quinoa to sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving. Serves 4.
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