Garlic Herbed Quinoa Side Dish
Fluffy quinoa cooked in savory vegetable broth and tossed with minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, and bright lemon juice.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by BAM + Lila
BAM created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Colander
Time saver
Store leftover quinoa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or vegetable broth.
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Instructions
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Next: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh…
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Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh…
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water for 30 seconds to remove any bitterness.
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Heat the extra virgin olive oil in…
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the minced garlic clove and cook…
Add the minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
Look for: fragrant, being careful not to brown it
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Add the rinsed quinoa and stir continuously…
Add the rinsed quinoa and stir continuously for 1 minute to lightly toast the grains.
Allow: 1 minute
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Pour in the vegetable broth
Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil over high heat, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low.
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Simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes until all…
Simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and quinoa germs separate.
Look for: all the liquid is absorbed and quinoa germs separate
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and…
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Uncover
Uncover, add the fresh parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then fluff gently with a fork before serving warm.
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