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Ginger Miso Quinoa

Ginger Miso Quinoa: Quick, Flavorful, and Gluten-Free Delight

Ginger Miso Quinoa is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious gluten-free dish that combines simple ingredients for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa yields 3 cups cooked
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste can substitute with soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or use ground ginger (½ teaspoon)
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos soy sauce can be used but affects gluten-free status
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil substitutes include olive oil or sesame oil

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of water in a medium pot and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. After cooking, let the quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and spread out to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add miso paste, tamari or coconut aminos, grated ginger, and melted coconut oil. Fold in cooled quinoa until well combined.
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning by adding more ginger or tamari gradually if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite Asian-inspired mains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, enjoy shortly after mixing. This dish makes excellent leftovers and stores well for meal prep.

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