How to Make Quinoa With Broccoli

Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa") is a a tall crop plant of the goosefoot family whose small, ivory-colored seed can be used as a healthy grain alternative to rice in many dishes. It has a unique texture which blends well with the bushy crown of broccoli making this recipe a tasty and healthful entree on its own.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Package of quinoa
• Stove
• Large saucepan with lid
• Two heads of broccoli
• Olive oil
• Soy sauce
• Water

1. Add two cups water and one cup quinoa to saucepan. Place on high heat until boiling.
2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover saucepan with lid. Cook ten minutes.
3. Cut broccoli into bite size pieces and add to saucepan. Cover and cook for another ten minutes.
4. Empty quinoa and broccoli into bowl and drizzle olive oil and soy sauce onto it to taste. Serves two.