Five (Or More!) Ingredient Garlic Quinoa
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 5.
Five (Or More!) Ingredient Garlic Quinoa
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
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In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth to the saucepan.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
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Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Fluff the quinoa with a fork and season with salt.
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Serve hot as a main dish or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 7g15%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
