Simple Savory Quinoa

This savory quinoa recipe makes a great vegetarian side dish when quinoa combines with celery, carrots, and turmeric.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Stir in lime juice and season with salt.