Creamy Quinoa Primavera

• 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

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

quinoa, chicken broth, cream cheese, fresh basil, butter, garlic, fresh vegetables, romano cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-quinoa-primavera-121630 (may not work)