Perfect Quinoa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Perfect Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup quinoa

1 cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons chicken broth

¼ stick butter

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Rinse quinoa. Bring chicken broth to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa and butter and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Cover and let simmer until tender about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff quinoa with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Perfect Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 268.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.8g 14%

Carbohydrates: 28g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 7.6g 38%

Cholesterol: 34mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 360.5IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Folate: 78.6mcg 20%

Calcium: 23.4mg 2%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 84mg 30%

Potassium: 242.7mg 7%

Sodium: 833.2mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 129.9

*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.