Simple Savory Quinoa

Elevate your everyday grains with this Simple Savory Quinoa recipe—a wholesome, quick, and flavorful dish made with pantry staples and fresh aromatic ingredients. Perfectly cooked fluffy quinoa is infused with the savory goodness of sautéed garlic and onion, seasoned with fragrant dried thyme, and brightened with a touch of fresh parsley and lemon juice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a healthy side dish or a light, vegetarian-friendly main course. Packed with protein and loaded with vibrant flavors, this quinoa recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a nutritious and satisfying meal without the fuss.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 medium yellow onion
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitterness caused by its natural coating (saponin).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, add the rinsed quinoa to the saucepan, lower the heat to a simmer, and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.

Step 4

Meanwhile, finely mince the garlic, dice the onion, and chop the parsley.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the garlic and onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 7

Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the garlic and onion mixture.

Step 8

Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, stirring to combine evenly.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(752.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	730.9

Total Fat 26.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2386.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 24.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 81.4mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 280.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 54.1%