This Quinoa Rice with Goji Berries is a delightful blend of health and flavor! The earthy quinoa and aromatic rice come together beautifully, enhanced by the sweet tang of goji berries. Perfect as a side or a light main course, this dish is not just nutritious but also visually appealing. Enjoy a burst of energy with every bite!

Quinoa Rice with Goji Berries recipe
Description
This Quinoa Rice with Goji Berries is a delightful blend of health and flavor! The earthy quinoa and aromatic rice come together beautifully, enhanced by the sweet tang of goji berries. Perfect as a side or a light main course, this dish is not just nutritious but also visually appealing. Enjoy a burst of energy with every bite!
Ingredients for Quinoa Rice with Goji Berries
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Cooking Steps
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Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the rice thoroughly and let it drain. Finely chop the onion.
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Sauté the Onion
In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until it becomes transparent. Add minced garlic and brown it slightly.
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Cook the Rice
Add boiling water and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and reduce heat, cooking for 10 minutes.
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Add Quinoa and Goji Berries
After 15 minutes, add quinoa and let it cook until the water is absorbed. Stir in the goji berries at the end.
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Serve
Turn off the heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.1g31%
- Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Sodium 248.7mg11%
- Potassium 748.6mg22%
- Total Carbohydrate 272.8g91%
- Dietary Fiber 16.8g68%
- Sugars 36.7g
- Protein 36.2g73%
- Vitamin A 5955.33 IU
- Vitamin C 41.00 mg
- Calcium 228.53 mg
- Iron 10.70 mg
- Vitamin D 0.00 IU
- Vitamin E 4.03 IU
- Vitamin K 8.41 mcg
- Thiamin 0.47 mg
- Riboflavin 0.38 mg
- Niacin 4.49 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.78 mg
- Folate 187.25 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
- Phosphorus 619.35 mg
- Magnesium 247.43 mg
- Zinc 5.06 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For added flavor, feel free to mix in your choice of vegetables or spices!
User Reviews
Very filling and healthy! Will make again.
My kids loved this! A great way to introduce quinoa to them.
I added some spinach and it was fantastic!
This recipe is so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Absolutely delicious! I loved the twist of adding goji berries.