Lisa Oz's Quinoa with Vegetables and Herbs Recipe

By KarenLee

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from oprah.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Rinse quinoa in a strainer. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring quinoa, 2 cups water, and 1/4 tsp. 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. Sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, vegetables, and fresh chives and serve.

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