Sesame Broccoli Quinoa

This Sesame Broccoli Quinoa recipe is gluten-free and tastes great. Its also very healthy and quick to make. It tastes great with sesame, garlic, and soy sauce, and the quinoa gives you protein and fiber to keep you full. As an added bonus, adding broccoli makes it a great way to eat more vegetables. This dish will become a family favorite whether you dont eat gluten-free or not.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Run cold water over the quinoa several times to clean it

Rinse the quinoa and put it and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan

Slowly raise the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is absorbed

Take it off the heat and use a fork to fluff it up

Boil the broccoli florets for two to three minutes, or until they turn bright green

Do this while the quinoa is cooking

Remove the water and set it aside

Warm the sesame oil in a big pan over medium-high heat

Put in the minced garlic and cook for one minute, until the garlic smells good

Put the broccoli that has been blanched and the cooked quinoa into the pan

Honey or maple syrup and gluten-free soy sauce should be mixed in

Stir the ingredients around for another two to three minutes to make sure they are evenly mixed

Add more salt and pepper if you think it needs it after tasting

Put the Sesame Broccoli Quinoa on a plate to serve, and then top it with chopped green onions and sesame seeds

Enjoy while hot