5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa Recipe
A simple and flavorful 5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa recipe that combines quinoa with vegan butter, garlic powder, sea salt, and vegetable broth for a quick and easy side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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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, garlic powder, sea salt, and vegetable broth to a small saucepan.
- Boil and Melt: Bring the ingredients to a boil while stirring until the butter has fully melted.
- Simmer: Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa absorbs the liquid.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove the lid, take the pan off the heat, fluff the quinoa gently with a fork, then let it stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking and absorb any remaining moisture.
- Serve: Enjoy the garlic butter quinoa as a savory side dish with your favorite meals.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder to your taste preferences.
- Using vegetable broth instead of water enhances the flavor of the quinoa.
- You can substitute vegan butter with regular butter or ghee if not vegan.
- Ensure to rinse quinoa before cooking if preferred, although not specified here.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or as a base for bowls.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Quinoa, Vegan Quinoa Recipe, Easy Quinoa Side, 5-Ingredient Quinoa, Quick Quinoa Recipe
