Quinoa Brown Rice
This healthy quinoa brown rice recipe is surprisingly loaded with flavor and tons of texture. It combines five simple ingredients and transforms them in just minutes.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 1 cup brown rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the oil slicks across the pan, add the brown rice and quinoa.
- Toast the quinoa and rice on medium heat, frequently mixing with a wooden spoon, until the rice becomes slightly transparent and darker in color, about 5-7 minutes
- Add the water or broth and salt to taste, then increase the heat to medium-high until the liquid comes to a boil
- Once the liquid is boiling, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the quinoa brown rice to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until flaky when forked.
- Taste and add salt if necessary, then serve