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Simple Savory Quinoa

This savory quinoa recipe makes a great vegetarian side dish when quinoa combines with celery, carrots, and turmeric.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed under cold water
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in diced celery, carrot, onion, and garlic; cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the rinsed quinoa to the pan and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to enhance the nutty aroma.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and sprinkle in turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid, about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the grains to steam and fluff.
  6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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