Description
A simple and flavorful 5-ingredient garlic butter quinoa recipe that cooks quickly and makes a perfect side dish. Made with quinoa, vegan butter, garlic powder, sea salt, and vegetable broth, this dish is easy to prepare and ideal for a wholesome meal.
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
- Combine Ingredients: Add quinoa, vegan butter or butter/ghee, garlic powder, sea salt, and vegetable broth into 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 melted completely.
- Simmer Quinoa: Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes until quinoa absorbs the liquid.
- Fluff Quinoa: Remove the lid, take the saucepan off the heat, and use a fork to fluff the quinoa gently.
- Let Stand: Allow the quinoa to stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking and absorb any remaining moisture before serving.
Notes
- Start with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if sensitive to garlic, then add more to taste.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute vegan butter with ghee or regular butter if not vegan.
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth if you want to control salt content.
- Rinse quinoa before cooking to reduce any natural bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
