Earlier this week I posted a recipe for green rice; today I’m posting a midwestern version of green rice for which I substituted quinoa.
I’m a huge fan of quinoa. It’s a protein powerhouse. So when I saw this recipe, I thought of all the herbs growing in my front yard and decided to give it a try.
Source: Adapted from Prairie Home Cooking: 400 Recipes that Celebrate the Bountiful Harvests, Creative Cooks, and Comforting Foods of the American Heartland (America Cooks)
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup onions, chopped (can use green onions)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken stock
- splash Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa if package does not indicate that it's already rinsed.
- In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until soft. Add quinoa and stir to coat.
- Add chicken stock, Worcestershire, and garlic salt, stir, bring to a boil; cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the little coily things pop out.
- Let rest at least 5 minutes, then stir in the fresh herbs.
The Verdict: DH said, “Wow! I never had flavorful quinoa before!” Indeed, it was very flavorful and went great with the barbecued grilled chicken and asparagus that rounded out our dinner. I will definitely be making this again.
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I am ON this! I have liked so far what I have done with quinoa but wish the grain itself had a little more flavor. This looks perfect!
I really like quinoa but I’ve never mixed it up with flavorings like this. Very clever!