CREAMY QUINOA PRIMAVERA

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Make and share this Creamy Quinoa Primavera recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
2 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 cups assorted fresh vegetables, thinly sliced (such as asparagus, broccoli, carrot or zucchini)
2 tablespoons romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain.
  • Heat quinoa and broth to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook garlic in butter about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden.
  • Stir in vegetables; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Toss vegetables and quinoa mixture together.
  • Top with Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 438.5, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9.7

Khumo Mollo
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This dish was delicious! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender. The sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


tina nma
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The quinoa was fluffy and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


pagla Haowa
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Laylagettarasedine Brown
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender. The sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Derrick Zabotel
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa was fluffy. The sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Akande Dhikrullah
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The quinoa is fluffy and the vegetables are tender. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Musawir Alam
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Avianna Gonzalez
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Augustina Anaaba
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Yum!


Michael Duffy
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables were crisp and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. My whole family enjoyed it.


Shafqat Rehman
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this dish changed my mind. The creamy sauce and vegetables made it so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sagarali Sagaralikhoso
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This creamy quinoa primavera was a hit with my family! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, but not too heavy. I will definitely be making this again.


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