Description
A simple and flavorful 5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa recipe that is quick to prepare and perfect as a nutritious side dish. This recipe uses vegan butter and vegetable broth for a rich and savory flavor, making it suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa Mixture
- 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 the quinoa, vegan butter or butter/ghee, 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 until the butter has fully melted.
- Simmer: Once boiling, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the quinoa to absorb the broth and flavors.
- Fluff and Rest: Remove the lid and take the saucepan off the heat. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then let it stand uncovered for 5 minutes to finish cooking and cool slightly.
- Serve: After standing, serve the garlic butter quinoa as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Notes
- If you are sensitive to garlic, start by using 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and add more to taste.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if not vegan.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the quinoa in the saucepan for 2 minutes before adding the liquid.
- Use a fork to fluff quinoa gently to avoid breaking the grains.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
