Description
A simple and flavorful 5-ingredient garlic butter quinoa recipe that’s perfect as a nutritious side dish. Made with quinoa cooked in vegetable broth, infused with vegan or regular butter and garlic powder, this dish is quick and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter or butter/ghee
- 2 – 3 teaspoons Simply Organic Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add quinoa, butter, garlic powder, sea salt, and vegetable broth to a small saucepan.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the butter melts completely.
- Simmer: Once boiling, cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa absorbs the liquid.
- Fluff Quinoa: Remove the lid, take the pan off heat, and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork to separate the grains.
- Let Stand: Allow the quinoa to stand covered for 5 minutes to finish cooking and absorb any remaining broth.
- Serve: Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or base for your favorite meals.
Notes
- If you are sensitive to garlic, start with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and add more to taste after cooking.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian option.
- Using vegan butter keeps this recipe plant-based.
- Rinsing quinoa before cooking can remove bitterness if preferred.
- For added texture, toast quinoa in the butter for 2-3 minutes before adding broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
