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Clean Eating Garlic Parmesan Quinoa
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Garlic Parmesan Quinoa Recipe

A deliciouis side dish or vegetarian main course.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 198kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed well)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (no sugar added)
  • 1 tbsp. garlic granules (or garlic powder)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ lb. cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Follow the package directions to cook the quinoa, but substitute the water with chicken broth.
  • When done, fluff with a fork and allow to cool enough so the cheese won't melt when you add it.
  • Stir in the garlic powder and parmesan cheese.
  • Add the tomatoes and fresh basil.
  • Stir well and serve.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg