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quinoa kosher salt olive oil red onion clove garlic zucchini carrots thyme red pepper ground black pepper fresh chives
Viewed: 10 - Published at: 5 years agoIngredients
- 1 c. quinoa
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small red onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 carrots
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme or oregano (optional)
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
Method
- Rinse quinoa in a strainer.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring quinoa, 2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa absorbs the water, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Raise heat to medium-high and add garlic, zucchini, carrots, thyme or oregano (if using), and red pepper flakes.
- Saute, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, vegetables, and fresh chives, and serve.
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