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Recipe: Quinoa with Herbs

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Recipe: Quinoa with Herbs
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Recipe: Quinoa with Herbs

Recipe by Dr. Will Clower Course: Dinner Cuisine: American Difficulty: Easy Servings

2

servings Prep time

5

minutes Cooking time

20

minutes Calories

206

kcal

Many people are exploring and enjoying the unique flavor of the grain quinoa. Talk about a nutrition powerhouse! Quinoa is packed with fiber and protein. This grain is the perfect base to a meal and the herbs in this dish make it pop!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 14.5 ounces chicken stock

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • Combine stock, water, and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, about 12 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and stir in olive oil, oregano and thyme. Cover again and allow to stand 5 more minutes before serving.
  • Salt to taste.