Easy Garlic Quinoa
People will rave about this easy quinoa with garlic, which is funny because it is so easy! Serve in place of rice at any meal.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: gluten-free, quinoa
Servings: 4 people
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup white quinoa
- 1/2 cup red quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add garlic and cook for a few minutes.
Pour quinoa into the pan and stir to coat with oil. You can cook the grains in the oil for a few minutes to give it a little toasted flavor, or you don’t have to.
Add water and salt. This salt ratio (1/2 teaspoon per cup raw quinoa) is very important, so don’t eyeball it!
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Use a fork or spoon to fluff the grains. Serves 4 people as a side dish.
You can also find tri-color quinoa or mixed color quinoa instead of purchasing the white and red separate.
You can also make quinoa in a rice cooker! Make it ahead and leave it on the warm setting on the rice cooker and it will be ready whenever your other dishes are.
Quinoa can also be made ahead and used in a cold salad. See this recipe for Super Easy Greek Quinoa Salad.