Creamy Quinoa Broccoli Bliss: A Healthy Indulgence You’ll Love
A deliciously creamy and healthy dish featuring quinoa and broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa, vegetable broth, coconut milk, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and broccoli is tender.
- If using, stir in nutritional yeast before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding lemon juice or zest.
- This dish can be a great side or main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg