Quinoa With Fresh Cilantro
Quinoa With Fresh Cilantro
Course: DinnerCuisine: VeganDifficulty: Easy
Servings
8
cupsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesTotal time
30
minutesDelight in this vegan quinoa with fresh cilantro recipe, featuring tender quinoa sautéed with aromatic onions and seasoned to perfection for a nutritious and flavorful dish.
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Ingredients
1 lb. quinoa (2 1/2 cups dry)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp. vegetarian chicken-flavored powder
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
Salt, to taste
Directions
- Place the quinoa in a sieve and rinse under cold running water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a 4-qt. saucepan and add the onion. Sauté until translucent.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the “chicken”-flavored powder in the boiling water. Add to the saucepan.
- Add the rinsed quinoa and the bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and fluffy. Remove from the heat.
- Add the cilantro and the pepper. Season with the salt as desired.
