Description
This simple 5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa is a quick and flavorful side dish that combines fluffy quinoa with rich vegan butter and fragrant garlic powder. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a wholesome addition to any meal, offering a dairy-free, savory taste with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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 into a small saucepan.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the butter melts completely.
- Simmer: Once boiling, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa absorbs the liquid completely and becomes tender.
- Fluff and Rest: Remove the lid and take the saucepan off the heat. Use a fork to fluff the quinoa gently, then let it stand covered for 5 minutes for perfect texture.
- Serve: After resting, serve the garlic butter quinoa warm as a delicious side dish or base for your favorite meals.
Notes
- Adjust garlic powder to taste, adding less or more based on your preference.
- Using vegetable broth instead of water imparts a richer flavor to the quinoa.
- Vegan butter can be substituted with regular butter or ghee depending on dietary preference.
- Ensure to rinse quinoa under cold water before cooking to remove its natural bitterness.
- Letting quinoa rest after cooking helps achieve a fluffier texture.
