Spiced Red Quinoa

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spiced Red Quinoa.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious quinoa dish, grab a medium saucepan and pour in the water.

2. Step 2

   Add in the butter, a sprinkle of Chinese five-spice powder, a dash of ground ginger, a pinch of black pepper, and a beef bouillon cube.

3. Step 3

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and watch as the mixture comes to a gentle boil, filling your kitchen with enticing aromas.

4. Step 4

   Give it a good stir to ensure that the bouillon cube dissolves completely, blending all those wonderful flavors together.

5. Step 5

   Next, gently fold in the rinsed red quinoa, making sure it’s well combined with the flavorful broth.

6. Step 6

   Now, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

7. Step 7

   This is the perfect time to relax and let the quinoa soak up all that deliciousness until the water is fully absorbed and the grains are tender.

8. Step 8

   Once the timer goes off, remove the saucepan from the heat but keep it covered for an extra 5 minutes.

9. Step 9

   This little resting period allows the quinoa to fluff up beautifully.

10. Step 10

    Finally, take a fork and gently fluff the quinoa, revealing its light and airy texture.

11. Step 11

    Enjoy your flavorful creation!.