Description
A simple and flavorful garlic butter quinoa recipe that is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Stir in the garlic butter, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or main course.
- Feel free to substitute the butter with olive oil for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15