Quinoa Side Dish

Quinoa Side Dish

 "Quinoa is a great alternative to rice - it's lighter, and cooks in about half the time."

 Ingredients
 Original recipe makes 4 servings 

•  1 tablespoon butter
•  1 cup uncooked quinoa 
•  2 cups vegetable broth 
•  2 teaspoons chopped garlic
•  2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
•  1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 
•  1/4 teaspoon salt 
•  1 small onion, finely chopped 
•  1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

 Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. 
2. In a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.