This side is a delicious and healthy accompaniment to rich, meaty dishes like our Beef Wellington.
- Prep time 40 minutes
- Total time 55 minutes
- Portion size 8 servings
Ingredients
Method
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté red onion, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and celery; sauté, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; sauté, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add quinoa and broth. Bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until no liquid remains, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff quinoa mixture with fork; stir in lemon juice and salt. Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 398 mg
- Sugars 1 g
- Protein 1 g
- Calories 209
- Total fat 6 g
- Potassium 334 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 32 g
%RDI
- Iron 17
- Folate 29
- Calcium 4
- Vitamin A 30
- Vitamin C 7
