Spicy Garlic Dust Quinoa - Seen at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
Spicy Garlic Dust Quinoa
Tasty Tin
6
15 minutes
20 minutes
91
American
Sides
This Spicy Garlic Dust quinoa recipe proves quinoa doesn’t have to be bland. Cooked in broth and tossed with bold seasoning, it becomes a flavorful quinoa side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or simple weeknight meals. It was even a hit at the State Fair, where people kept coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (yields ~3 cups cooked)
- chicken broth (or homemade chicken broth) optional
- 2 Tbsp Spicy Garlic Dust Seasoning
- 1.5 cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice (fresh preferred, or use white/red wine vinegar) optional
- ½ cup diced peppers & onions
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped English cucumber
Directions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions; let cool slightly. Use chicken broth or veggie broth for an extra kick of flavor
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Spicy Garlic Dust, olive oil, and lemon juice (or vinegar) if using.
- Stir in peppers, onions, dried cranberries, and chopped cucumber.
- Fold in the cooked quinoa and mix well until fully combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more garlic dust, lemon juice, or salt as desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.