This Easy & Delicious Quinoa is the perfect side dish to any meal. It will make a believer out of quinoa haters. The broth adds a real richness to the quinoa and the shallots and butter help make it super savory and delicious.

The first time I ate quinoa several years ago, I’ll admit I was NOT a fan. I had gotten the red quinoa which is very nutty and chewy. It took me years to even try it again. I finally did and I am so happy to have done so. It’s one of my absolute favorite sides. It’s hearty and filling, healthy and tasty. Better yet, I can reheat my leftovers in the morning and top them with an egg and splash of Cholula for an amazingly filling breakfast.

Easy & Delicious Quinoa

Cooking the quinoa in broth helps elevate the flavor and make it savory and delicious. It will become the star side of dinner.

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

2 c beef broth
2 shallots, diced
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp butter
1 c quinoa
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Once melted add in the shallot and cook for three to five minutes or until it begins to softern. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add in the salt and pepper. Then pour in the broth. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling add in the quinoa. Turn the heat down to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Serve warm.