Lunche for 4
Garlic Quinoa
$1.38for 420 minServes 4
Fluffy quinoa simmers with garlic and water, then rests until each grain is tender and separate.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.38 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.35 per serving$1.38 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups water or broth
- 2 cloves garlic whole and peeled
- salt and pepper
Steps
- Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cool water and drain it well.
- Combine the quinoa, 1 3/4 cups water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the quinoa rest, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing.
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