Creamy Quinoa Primavera

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic

• Canned Goods

  • 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups Quinoa

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 4 oz Cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp Romano or parmesan cheese, grated

• Other

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 5 cups Thinly sliced or bite sized pieces assorted uncooked vegetables

Found on letsdishrecipes.com

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 10-15 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.

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