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Buttery Garlic Quinoa
Buttery Garlic Quinoa is an easy, flavorful, fluffy side dish that you can quickly make to serve with any of your favorite main dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
112 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup onion , chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup quinoa , rinsed well, and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add butter to a medium saucepan on medium heat.
- Add onion, cooking for 5-6 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add in garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add quinoa, chicken broth, and salt, stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook, covered, for 15-18 minutes until broth is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
362mg
(15%)
Potassium
188mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.