Whit's Way

Italian Quinoa

Ingredients

3tbsp olive oil
3 garlic clovesminced
1/2 oniondiced
2tbsp fresh parsleychopped
4cups low-sodium broth of your choicechicken broth gives a lot of flavor but you can also use vegetable broth
2 medium carrotsdiced
1/2tsp salt to taste
2.5cups quinoarinsed
1 15oz. can diced tomatoesno salt added

Instructions

In a deep sauté pan, sauté the garlic in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
Add in the onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
Toss in broth, carrots, parsley and salt.
Bring to a boil.
Pour in quinoa and can of diced tomatoes.
Cook covered on low for 15 minutes or so until all of the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is soft.

Recipe Notes

Use organic ingredients if possible. Feel free to explore with other great veggies!

By Tracy Posillico

Italian Quinoa