Parmesan Quinoa
This is a simple but scrumptious way to cook quinoa! It’s a great way to introduce kids (or picky adults) to quinoa. If you’re making this with the Lemon Ginger Chicken, cook it while the chicken roasts. -Nicki
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa , rinsed well in cold water
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 large garlic clove , grated on microplane
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt
- Handful freshly grated Parmesan cheese , or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put the quinoa in a medium saucepan and add the broth, garlic and lemon zest. Season with salt and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer; cover and cook 14-16 minutes, or until the liquid has absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Remove the pot from the heat let sit 5 minutes to steam (if you’re not quite ready to serve after 5 minutes, just keep it covered to stay warm). Once you’re ready to serve, add a handful (or to taste) of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.