Quinoa - Fine Herbs and Garlic

Submitted by Chef #457852 - bggio

"Great to accompany most chicken recipes, has great flavor and draws out natural nutty flavor from the grain."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon herbs, de provence
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, finely chopped

directions

1. Rinse Quinoa.
2. Boil water and salt with herbs and garlic.
3. once water has boiled place quinoa in the boiling water.
4. reduce heat to low and cover.
5. once the water has reduced by half place the onion, pepper, and olive oil and cover.
6. once all water has been absorbed add the parsley and cover off heat and let stand until your meal is ready.

Reviews

[Cook4_6]

Nice, and healthier alternative to risotto. This made an excellent side dish for Chicken Saltimbocca.