Perfect Quinoa

Extra chicken broth and butter give a flavor and moisture boost to quinoa that is cooked to fluffy perfection quickly on the stovetop.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 269 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth
• ½ cup quinoa
• ¼ stick butter

Recipe Instructions

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.