Suzy's Special Red Quinoa Recipe: A Flavorful Side Dish

Name: Suzy's Special Red Quinoa Recipe: A Flavorful Side Dish
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1.5 teaspoons butter; 1 cube beef bouillon; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed and drained

This Suzy's special red quinoa recipe infuses quinoa with the exotic taste of Chinese five-spice powder, elevating a simple grain to a gourmet experience.

Total time30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1.5 teaspoons butter
1 cube beef bouillon
0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup red quinoa, rinsed and drained

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, mix water, five-spice powder, butter, bouillon, ginger, and black pepper; bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the bouillon fully dissolves. Introduce the quinoa, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the saucepan, and allow to cook until all the water has been absorbed, approximately 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 173 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 239 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 4 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g