adapted from Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood (printed with permission)
2 Tbs butter
2 cups chopped broccoli, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 1/2 Tbs minced garlic
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
pinch of ground nutmeg
1/4 cups fresh parsley
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Sauté the broccoli, mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Combine the quinoa, stock and pinch of nutmeg in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is completely tender and water is absorbed.
Add the cooked quinoa to the broccoli and mushrooms. Gently stir in the parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Note: Asparagus would be a wonderful choice as a broccoli substitute, and I fully enjoyed the diced avocado with the quinoa!
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