Quinoa & Veggies

I never thought I liked quinoa until I tried this. So delicious and very versatile. Perfect for a healthy and yummy lunch. 

Yields 4

Ingredients

         1 cup rinsed quinoa

         2 cups chicken broth              

         2 garlic cloves, chopped

         1 small onion, chopped

         1 zucchini, diced

         1 large tomato, diced

         4 ounces crumbled feta cheese or 1/4 C parmesan

         fresh basil leaves

         1 tablespoon lemon juice

   extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan ;reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Follow directions on package and cook until done. 

Heat olive oil in a skillet; add the garlic, onion and zucchini, season with salt and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato & basil and take off the heat. Once the quinoa is done, combine the veggies to the quinoa and add the lemon juice and cheese. Serve hot!