Quinoa with Asian Flavors

Quinoa is the ultimate super food. Cook it like rice in a rice cooker or on the stove with chicken broth, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic, and you have a delicious and healthy side dish. It goes great with chicken, fish, and seafood.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.