whether the cold and flu season arrives, this recipe is always soothing whether you are feeling a little under the weather or just want something to warm your belly without being very filling. When you want something light yet full, chicken and rice, which are not typically included in stracciatella, add a little amount of depth.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 35 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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.
- Please note differences in ingredient amounts and total time when following the magazine version of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 207 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I like this one a lot. I have a friend for whom I sometimes cook who’s glucose-intolerant, so I’m always looking for non-wheat options. Quinoa is sorta a dull food in general, but this recipe gives it some heft and flavor that I appreciate. I had others ask me for the recipe afterwards. Not a standout but pretty darn good.
I added a pound of ground turkey into the recipe and also some fresh lime. This tasted so amazing! I couldn’t get enough!
Delicious! I’ve made it several times and it always turns out well. The last two times I made it added chopped fresh asparagus. Yummy!
Made as is! For the love of all things chocolate, do NOT sauté anything. The raw flavors is what makes this quinoa so tasty! I wasn’t sure how I would like it, but I was totally surprised. Just make this one as is, it’s pretty yummy with no modifications.
Excellent simple recipe. I changed a couple of things. I sautéd the onions in butter and olive oil for about five minutes before adding in and toasting the quinoa. I used fresh basil and cilantro and lime juice rather than lemon juice. Very tasty.
added zucchini and bell pepper and it was AMAZING! All my friends loved it
This was really good. I didn’t use thyme, and did what a few others did – I sautéed the onions, garlic and mushrooms and put aside to add to the quinoa at the end. It was really delicious and a good intro for us to quinoa. Will def make again.
Delicious and easy.
Great! I added red bell pepper and used chicken broth. It is our new favorite quinoa dish!!
A few different spices . Good.
This recipe was delicious. Only thing is I didn’t have fresh thyme, other than that it was fantastic! My daughter who’s 8 even asked for 2nd’s which is rare!
I really enjoyed this salad. I added cucumbers which I was happy about when I ate it.
Made this for my meat head husband to try something new and he loved it! It doesn’t specify but I used red onion which a greatly recommended. Also very good for breakfast with over easy eggs on top.
I put the onion and the garlic in after I added the broth and let them simmer together. Yummy!
super easy – also toasted with onion, garlic, and then threw it in the rice cooker with chicken broth and dried spices. Super easy and flavorful!!!
Great as is. My husband and I really enjoyed it!
I have been bored with the same old side dishes. This one is a great alternative. I loved it hot and cold. I was reluctant about the raw onion, but the heat takes away the onions bite & was the perfect amount of crunch.
New family favorite!
Best quinoa recipe I’ve ever tried. Has the nuttiness without being overwhelming. Great flavors!
Yummy, light and easy
A very nice change from rice or potatoes. A healthy, flavourful side dish.