Quinoa Primavera

Quinoa Primavera

 Prep Time 20 minutes   Cook Time 15 minutes  Total Time 45 minutes  Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 2cloves minced garlic , optional
• 1frozen Primavera vegetable blend (or your favourite)
• ½cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
• 1tablespoon cornstarch
• 1cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1teaspoon salt
• ½teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2/3cups dried quinoa
• 2ounces Parmesan cheese grated (optional)
• 3tablespoons chopped Parsley

Instructions

 Cook Quinoa

• Rinse Quinoa
• Put quinoa in a mesh strainer and rinse with cool water for 1-2 minutes
• Heat one teaspoon of olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the quinoa a cook, stirring frequently, until the quinoa begins to pop.
• Add 4 cups of water, vegetable stock, or a combination of the two.
• Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat to let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is thoroughly absorbed.
• Remove the lid from the pot and set aside.

Quinoa Primavera

• Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add frozen vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch.
• Add to vegetable mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add broth, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes longer.
• Stir in quinoa and cook until heated through, adding additional broth if necessary.
• Serve warm with sprinkled parmesan cheese and parsley

Note:  Add Chicken for a full meal.  Quinoa leftovers are great for next day lunches 

Nutrition N/A 

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