Quinoa Base Recipe
Dense in nutrients and deep in taste, this seed is a complete protein. Using stock as a base gives it huge boost in flavor.
Servings Prep Time
2cups 5minutes, plus soaking time (optional)
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
2cups 5minutes, plus soaking time (optional)
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
  • 1c soaked and rinsed quinoa*soaking isn’t necessary, but recommended – see notes
  • 1 1/2-2**c chicken stockpreferably stock from pastured chickens
  • 1/2tsp garlic powder *
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon thyme leaves1 full tsp of lemon thyme is even better!!!
  • 1/2tsp coriander, ground
  • 1/4tsp pepper
  • real salt to tasteamount depends on the sodium content in your stock
Instructions
  1. Combine stock, soaked and rinsed quinoa, salt, pepper and herbs in saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook 10 minutes covered. Do not overcook or it will become sticky and clump. Remove from heat and add any variations you prefer. You may also leave this as is and use any leftovers to create a Greek Quinoa Salad. * Organic
  2. **Depending on how much water your quinoa absorbs during soaking, you may need to adjust the stock amount. Start with 1 1/2 cups and check your quinoa after 7 minutes. If it is still a little on the crunchy side and all of the liquid has been absorbed, add another half cup of stock.