Homemade Creamy Quinoa

HOMEMADE CREAMY QUINOA

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa

3 cups chicken broth
2oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons butter
2 clove garlic, chopped finely
5 cups thinly sliced assorted veggies
2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

 

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain.
2. In 2quart sauce pan, heat quinoa and broth to boiling.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed.
4. Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
5. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
6. Cook garlic in butter for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden.
7. Stir in vegetables.
8. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until veggies are crisp tender.
9. Toss veggies an quinoa mixture.
10. Sprinkle romano cheese.
11. Serve