Rice Cooker Quinoa and Vegetables
A simple, one-pot quinoa and veggies dish made in the rice cooker—perfectly fluffy, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Rice Cooker
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Silicone spatula
- Small prep bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes bitterness.
- Add rinsed quinoa to the rice cooker.
- Pour in vegetable broth, then add mixed vegetables, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir everything together gently to combine.
- Close the lid and select the “white rice” or regular cook setting on your rice cooker.
- Let it cook (usually about 20 minutes depending on your cooker).
- Once done, fluff with a fork and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If your rice cooker tends to run hot, check the quinoa a few minutes early to avoid overcooking. Customize veggies to suit your family's tastes