Quinoa Side Dish

I've been reading about quinoa and been anxious to try it.  This was a nice light, side dish.  Looking forward to making it once I have grown my own fresh herbs.  It can be served hot or cold.

Quinoa Side Dish

Source:  Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

1 TBSP. butter

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups vegetable broth

2 tsps. chopped garlic

2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley

1/2 TBSP chopped fresh thyme

1/4 tsp. salt

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 dash fresh lemon juice

Directions

1.  Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.  Stir in broth, and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.

2.  In a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion.  Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.