Quinoa Side Dish
Quinoa Side Dish features nutty, toasted grains simmered in vegetable broth and finished with fresh parsley, thyme, garlic, onion, and a hint of lemon. The result is light, fragrant, and herb-forward with a bright finish, perfect alongside roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or as part of a weeknight dinner spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Side Dish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the quinoa and toast it, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the broth and bring it to a boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.
- 6
Stir in the garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion until combined.
- 7
Sprinkle the lemon juice over the top.
- Calories 286.47 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 10.27 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 44.39 g 16%
- Total Fat 7.27 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.41 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 390.31 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 5.93 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 1.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.57 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 57.54 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 199.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 145.39 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 9.44 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Side Dish is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 286.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Side Dish made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Side Dish?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Side Dish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Quinoa Side Dish healthy?
- Quinoa Side Dish has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 286.47 calories and 10.27 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 390.31 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.41 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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