Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf
Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf is fluffy and fragrant, with nutty quinoa infused by rich butter, mellow minced garlic, and savory chicken broth. It’s a simple, comforting side that enhances grilled meats or roasted vegetables and fits weeknight dinners as well as casual gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic in the melted butter until just browned, about 5 minutes. Pour the chicken broth into the saucepan; add the quinoa and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the quinoa with a fork.
- Calories 247.9 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 10.59 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 33.63 g 12%
- Total Fat 7.42 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.44 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.17 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 439.04 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.52 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 0.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 62.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 12.79 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Minced Garlic, and Quinoa. Each serving provides about 247.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Minced Garlic, Quinoa. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf healthy?
- Buttery Garlic Quinoa Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 247.9 calories and 10.59 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 439.04 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.44 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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