Creamy Quinoa Primavera

Name: Creamy Quinoa Primavera
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liters thinly sliced or bite-size pieces assorted vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, carrot or zucchini; 2 teaspoons butter or margarine; 710 milliliters Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton); 57 grams cream cheese; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 355 milliliters uncooked quinoa; 2 Tbsps grated Romano cheese

Creamy Quinoa Primavera might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 842 calories, 16g of protein, and 73g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of butter, quinoa, basil leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the quinoa you could follow this main course with the Quinoa Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain.

Ingredients you will need

Quinoa

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.

Ingredients you will need

Cream Cheese

Quinoa

Basil

Broth

Equipment you will use

Sauce Pan

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.

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Vegetable