Description
A flavorful and aromatic Garlic Butter Quinoa recipe combining fluffy quinoa cooked in savory vegetable broth with rich butter and fragrant garlic, finished with fresh parsley for a delightful and nutritious side dish.
Ingredients
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Quinoa and Broth
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness and drain thoroughly. Mince the garlic cloves finely to release their flavor.
- Combine and Boil: In a saucepan, add the quinoa, vegetable broth, butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and place the pan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to low to allow the quinoa to simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.
- Finish with Parsley: Turn off the heat and add the finely chopped parsley. Use a fork to fluff the quinoa gently, mixing the parsley evenly throughout. Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing quinoa helps remove its natural coating, saponin, which can taste bitter.
- Use vegetable broth for added flavor, but water can be substituted if needed.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
- Quinoa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Simmering
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: garlic butter quinoa, easy quinoa recipe, garlic quinoa, healthy side dish, vegetarian quinoa
