Quinoa Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons Extravagonzo Roasted Garlic Culinary Oil
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons+ chopped fresh parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons Extravagonzo Roasted Garlic Culinary Oil in saucepan over medium heat
- Add the garlic, thyme and onion
- Sauté until garlic is lightly browned and onion is translucent/limp
- Remove to bowl and set aside
- Melt butter with 1 tablespoon Extravagonzo Roasted Garlic Culinary Oil in the same 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 and liquid has absorbed
- Add sautéed garlic/onions and stir well
- In a bowl, toss quinoa/garlic/onions mixture together with parsley and sea salt
- Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve
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