The Perfect Quinoa

Name: The Perfect Quinoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1.5 cup quinoa (Rinsed and drained well; organic if possible); 1 tsp dried chives; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 cup coconut milk (The source does not specify whether canned or beverage-style coconut milk; use the type intended by the original recipe)

Recipe by turnipvegan.club

This recipe first appeared on turnipvegan.club. SeeMeCook added ingredient weights and nutrition.

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Fluffy, flavorful quinoa steamed with coconut milk, chives, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. This steaming method helps prevent sticking and dryness.

Time: 25 minutes
Equipment: Stovetop
Good for: Lunch, dinner, or snacks
Diet: Vegan

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

4 servings

OriginalUSMetric

1½ cup quinoaRinsed and drained well; organic if possible255 g
1 tsp dried chives1 g
1 tsp ground cumin2 g
2 tsp onion powder6 g
2 tsp garlic powder6 g
½ cup coconut milkThe source does not specify whether canned or beverage-style coconut milk; use the type intended by the original recipe120 g

Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 380 g before cooking, which is about 95 g per serving.

Steps

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cool running water, then drain it well so excess water does not dilute the mixture.
Place the rinsed quinoa in a heatproof bowl.
Add the dried chives, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder to the bowl.
Pour in the coconut milk and combine thoroughly with the quinoa and seasonings.
Place the bowl in a steamer pan, in the position where vegetables would normally be placed. Cover the steamer with its lid.
Steam for 15–20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and cooked through. Check near the end of the cooking time to avoid overcooking.
Fluff the quinoa and serve immediately. Enjoy.

Notes

The recipe specifically uses a bowl inside a steamer pan rather than cooking the quinoa directly in a saucepan. The source does not specify the coconut milk type, so nutrition may vary substantially depending on whether canned coconut milk or a refrigerated coconut beverage is used.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 317
Protein: 10 g
Carbs: 46 g
Fat: 11 g
Fiber: 5 g

Where the calories come from

Quinoa74%
Coconut milk22%
Onion powder2%
Garlic powder2%
Ground cuminUnder 1%
Dried chivesUnder 1%

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