Garlic Herb Quinoa

🛒 Ingredients

• Quinoa, uncooked 170 g · 630 kcal
• Olive oil 14 g · 120 kcal
• Garlic cloves 9 g · 13 kcal
• Fresh parsley, chopped 15 g · 6 kcal
• Dried thyme 0 g · 2 kcal
• Dried oregano 0 g · 2 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear to remove bitterness; drain well.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Add the rinsed quinoa, water or vegetable broth, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the saucepan; stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
5. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.