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.


Recipes · Side Dish · Grain Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 green onions, chopped


Directions

  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.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
196 Calories
6g Fat
29g Carbs
7g Protein


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