Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsWhat’s Crackin CafeQuinoa Rice Blend Recipe

Quinoa Rice Blend Recipe

Time45m
Serves8

Serves 8

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Ingredients

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Grains

Vegetables

Broth

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the Grains

    In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse 1 cup of quinoa, 1 cup of brown rice, and 1 cup of white rice under cold running water for about 2-3 minutes. This helps remove any bitterness from the quinoa and excess starch from the rice.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice 1 medium onion, 1 medium bell pepper, and 1 medium carrot into small pieces. Mince 3 cloves of garlic.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

  2. 4

    Combine the Grains

    Add the rinsed quinoa, brown rice, and white rice to the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine.

  3. 5

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth. Then, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Stir until everything is well combined.

  4. 6

    Cook the Mixture

    Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the grains are cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.

  5. 7

    Finish and Serve

    Once the grains are cooked, remove the pot from heat. Fluff the mixture with a fork, add 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, and mix gently. Serve warm.

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