Quinoa Side Dish

I have been wanting to try quinoa for quite some time, so finally decided tonight was the night (served along side our roasted chicken). I found this recipe on allrecipes.com (ha), and sure am glad I did. After a few modifications to suit our personal preferences, it was delicious! I will definitely make this again. Enjoy!

For those not familiar with quinoa and it's health benefits, here's a quick tidbit for you:
"In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients. Because quinoa is a very good source of manganese as well as a good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus, this "grain" may be especially valuable for persons with migraine headaches, diabetes and atherosclerosis."

Quinoa Side Dish

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 
• 2 cups vegetable (or chicken) broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. While quinoa is browning, add onions, than garlic, allowing them to soften as well (add garlic with about 30-60 seconds left). 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 parsley, salt, and lemon juice. Serve and ENJOY!