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Recipes - Creamy Rice and Quinoa

Recipe Name

Creamy Rice and Quinoa

Submitted by

kcollins2012

Recipe Description

Like a cross between mashed potatoes and mac-n-cheese, this blend of rice, quinoa, and cheese is a great substitute for a whole grain, better balanced comfort food.

Quantity	6	Quantity Unit	cups	Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	5	Cook Time (minutes)	50	Ready In (minutes)	55

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1/3	cup	Rice, brown, medium-grain
1/3	cup	quinoa, rinsed
1/3	cup	chicken stock, low salted
1	cup (8 fl oz)	water
1/4	cup, diced	colby - jack cheese
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/3	teaspoon	black pepper
1/3	teaspoon	onion powder
1/3	teaspoon	basil
1/3	teaspoon	garlic powder

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Rinse quinoa, then add rice and quinoa to a stovetop pot with a tight-fitting lid (or rice cooker). Add chicken stock and water. Bring pot to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to a bare simmer and cover with a lid. Continue simmering for 45 minutes.
2	When rice and quinoa are cooked, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and basil, or season as desired. Top with cheese before serving.

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