Flavorful Quinoa
Our team member Amy shares Part I of her go-to Costco shopping list for real food, which includes produce, pantry staples, frozen organic veggies, and more. She's also included a simple recipe for Flavorful Quinoa made from her purchases.
Servings 6 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups quinoa
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ onion yellow
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 5 cups vegetable broth organic (or chicken)
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 3 cups of quinoa and allow time for the water to drain thoroughly.
- In a large sauce pan, toast quinoa over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until quinoa makes popping sounds, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and set aside.
- Saute 3 cloves of garlic and ½ of a yellow onion in 2-3 tablespoons of avocado oil (or other) until softened.
- Add the quinoa to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Add 5 cups of organic vegetable or chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil. Turn heat down to simmer, cover, and cook for 13-15 minutes or until you see the little circles separating from the seeds. Salt and pepper to taste.
- I typically have a bowl on hand in the fridge and freeze what is left.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Flavorful Quinoa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 788mg34%
Potassium 498mg14%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 430IU9%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.