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Quinoa and Brown Rice

A simple side dish of quinoa and brown rice simmered together with olive oil.

Total time
40min
10 prep, 30 cook
Per serving
146kcal
3 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£0.29
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Pescatarian
Quinoa and Brown Rice

Nutrition per serving

This Quinoa and Brown Rice recipe contains 146 calories per serving, making it a light meal option. Each serving provides 3g of protein, 23g of carbohydrates, and 5g of fat, making it a balanced meal.

146kcal
Protein3g7% of calories
Carbs23g61% of calories
Fat5g31% of calories
Fibre
1.3g
Sugar
0.3g
Saturated fat
0.8g
Salt
0g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Rinse the quinoa and rice together under cold running water.
  2. Put the water and olive oil in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil.
  3. Stir in the rinsed grains and bring back to the boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and leave to stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork before serving.

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Quinoa and Brown Rice: questions

How long does it take to make Quinoa and Brown Rice?
This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
Is Quinoa and Brown Rice suitable for meal prep?
Quinoa and Brown Rice is a simple-level recipe that's great for sides. With 3g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Quinoa and Brown Rice?
The key ingredients are Water, Olive Oil, Quinoa. This recipe is part of our International cuisine collection.
Is Quinoa and Brown Rice healthy?
This recipe contains 146 calories per serving with 3g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Quinoa and Brown Rice suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 3g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk