Garlic Quinoa

Name: Garlic Quinoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup quinoa

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This is a quick and easy, basic quinoa recipe that we use in our house instead of rice as a great side.

Recipe by sjflick

Published on June 4, 2016

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until just browned, about 5 minutes.
Pour chicken broth into the saucepan; add quinoa and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat and rest mixture 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193	Calories
6g	Fat
29g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 503mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 249mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.