5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa Recipe
A quick and flavorful 5-ingredient garlic butter quinoa recipe that’s perfect as a hearty side dish or a base for your favorite meals. Made with simple pantry staples including quinoa, garlic powder, vegan butter, sea salt, and vegetable broth, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes for a wholesome, vegan-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
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 the quinoa, vegan butter, garlic powder, sea salt, and vegetable broth into a small saucepan.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir occasionally until the butter has fully melted into the broth.
- Simmer: Once boiling, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to cook the quinoa through.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove the lid and take the pan off the heat. Use a fork to fluff the quinoa, then let it stand uncovered for 5 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Serve: After resting, serve the garlic butter quinoa warm as a delicious side dish or base for your favorite meal.
Notes
- Adjust garlic powder to taste – 2 teaspoons for a mild garlic flavor and up to 3 teaspoons for a stronger punch.
- For non-vegan options, you can substitute vegan butter with regular butter or ghee.
- Make sure to rinse quinoa before cooking to remove its natural bitterness for the best taste.
- This quinoa pairs well with roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or as a salad topping.
- Leftover quinoa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.