Simple Savory Quinoa
Description
This savory quinoa recipe makes a great vegetarian side dish when quinoa combines with celery, carrots, and turmeric.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 stalk celery, finely chopped
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2 carrots, sliced
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1 small onion, minced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup vegetable stock
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1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon lime juice
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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.