Chicken Flavored Quinoa

One of my favorite meals to make is a quinoa dish that consists of quinoa, gluten-free vegetable or chicken stock, and mixed vegetables. I started making this dish as a snack a few years ago, and I gradually began increasing the portion size until it became a meal. It takes a little bit of time to cook, but the results are well worth the wait.

Chicken Flavored Quinoa:

1 cup of quinoa, such as Ancient Harvest Quinoa

2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock, such as Trader Joe’s Organic Free Range Chicken Broth and Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth

¼ cup cooked diced carrots

¼ cup cooked peas

Any other vegetables of your choosing

Instead of cooking the quinoa in water, I like to cook it in chicken stock. Bring the quinoa and stock to a boil and then let it simmer for at least 10 minutes. This way, the quinoa takes on a yummy home-cooked flavor that is far more satisfying than a plain grain taste. I sometimes add more chicken stock to the quinoa depending on how long it takes to absorb the liquid. Once the quinoa is fluffy and fully cooked, and the chicken stock has been absorbed completely, I add the carrots and peas mixture. This recipe is pretty relaxed and you can adjust the ingredients and serving size depending on your personal tastes. The flavors are satisfying and you will be left feeling full and happy!