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CREAMY QUINOA PRIMAVERA

Filed under Vegetarian, Vegetables & Side Dishes
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 cups thinly sliced or bite sized pieces assorted uncooked vegetables
3 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions
Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain. Bring quinoa and broth to boil in a 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20-25  minutes or until broth is absorbed. While quinoa is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter for about one minute, stirring frequently, until golden. Stir in vegetables. Cook about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cream cheese and basil into cooked quinoa.  Toss vegetables with quinoa mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

IRELAND FAMILY REVIEW: TayTay didn't love the big green beans and red peppers in it, he liked the Quinoa and brocolli ok. LouLou ate more then 1/2 her bowl on her own, then she got down and was being silly but while she was I was able to feed her the other 1/2 her bowl plus some of mine. SURPRISING! MOM-I liked this meal ok. The taste is good, it's a lil' clumpy but makes for a good veggie meal if your looking for something healthy and easy.