Quinoa is a versatile grain, as it can be used in soups, salads, or as a side dish. My favorite way to prepare quinoa thus far is simply mixed with veggies. I purchase Trader Joe's Organic Tricolor Quinoa but any brand and variety will do. Following the proportions given on the package, I prepare it over the stovetop and add half a package of Trader Joe's reduced sodium chicken broth. You can certainly simmer the quinoa in plain water, but I enjoy the added flavor of the chicken broth. Once the quinoa has been simmering for about 10 minutes, I will start to add the vegetables. What's great about this dish is that any veggies will do. In this case, I used green beans, peas, spinach and sweet potato because that's what I happened to have in the fridge.
For dinner, I will pair this with seasoned chicken breasts for a simple, low-fat, high protein and fiber meal. Enjoy!
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