5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa Recipe
This simple 5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Combining fluffy quinoa cooked in savory vegetable broth with rich vegan butter and aromatic garlic powder, this dish offers a delightful taste with minimal effort. It’s a healthy, gluten-free option that’s both comforting and versatile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Quinoa Base
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter (or butter/ghee)
- 2 – 3 teaspoons Simply Organic Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Saucepan: Combine the quinoa, vegetable broth, vegan butter, garlic powder, and sea salt in a small saucepan. Stir gently to mix the ingredients together.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the vegan butter has fully melted.
- Simmer Covered: Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the quinoa to simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove the lid, take the saucepan off the heat, and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork. Let it stand uncovered for 5 minutes to allow the texture to set.
- Serve: Transfer the garlic butter quinoa to a serving dish and enjoy as a side or base for your meal.
Notes
- Use vegan butter, butter, or ghee based on your dietary preference.
- Adjust garlic powder quantity to taste for more or less garlic flavor.
- Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove any bitterness if desired.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of vegetable broth or water to maintain moisture.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Quinoa, Easy Quinoa Recipe, Vegan Quinoa Side, Quick Side Dish, Gluten Free Quinoa
