Recipes Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Quinoa Side Dish 4.3 (718) 477 Reviews 31 Photos This quinoa side dish is a nice alternative to rice. It's lighter and takes less time to cook. Submitted by Sara Updated on December 22, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 31 31 31 31 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Alberta Rose Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon salt 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 dash fresh lemon juice (Optional) Directions Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Stir in garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion until combined. Sprinkle lemon juice over top. Editor's Note: Please note differences in ingredient amounts and total time when following the magazine version of this recipe. I Made It Print 758 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 207 Calories 6g Fat 32g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 207 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 400mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 3g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Calcium 41mg 3% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 287mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.