Description
Garlic Butter Quinoa is a deliciously simple dish that elevates ordinary quinoa into a flavorful experience. Infused with rich garlic butter, this recipe combines nutty textures and aromatic flavors that will impress your guests at any meal. Versatile enough to accompany various proteins or enjoyed solo as a light meal, this easy-to-prepare recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (white or tri-color)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer for about two minutes to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
- Once quinoa is cooked, let it sit covered for five minutes. Fluff with a fork and mix in the sautéed garlic butter.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, stir in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 375mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg