Simple Savory Quinoa

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings

Description

This savory quinoa recipe makes a great vegetarian side dish when quinoa combines with celery, carrots, and turmeric.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon lime juice
salt to taste

Directions

1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
2 Stir in vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
3 Stir in lime juice and season with salt.