Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 cups finely diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon MSG
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook and stir about 10 minutes or until soft and golden brown.
- Add onions, MSG, salt and pepper to quinoa. Mix well. Top quinoa with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, fresh salsa, roasted or pickled vegetables, seafood or soft-boiled egg.
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Protein: 5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Carbohydrate: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g