Brown Rice & Quinoa Recipe
Brown rice and quinoa is a healthy, delicious, and versatile side dish! It's easy to make with a fluffy texture and nutty flavor.
Equipment
- saucepan with a lid
- fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- ¾ brown rice
- ¾ cup white quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup small diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine the brown rice and quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cool running water for at least 30 seconds.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it's translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Add the rinsed quinoa and brown rice to the saucepan and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetable stock, water and salt, then increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 more minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa and brown rice with a fork. Serve with a sprinkle of kosher salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 414mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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