Savory Vegetable Quinoa
Savory Vegetable Quinoa is a great choice. Packed with fresh vegetables and seasoned to perfection, this quinoa dish is perfect as a side or main course. It’s also gluten-free, vegan, and high in protein, making it an excellent choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 Medium Saucepan For cooking the quinoa
- 1 Large Skillet For sautéing the vegetables
- 1 Wooden spoon To stir the quinoa and vegetables
- 1 Chef’s knife For chopping the vegetables
- 1 Cutting board For preparing the vegetables
- 1 Measuring Cups To measure the quinoa and vegetable broth
- 1 Measuring Spoons To measure the seasonings
Ingredients
- Quinoa Rinse before cooking
- Vegetable Broth Adds extra flavor
- Olive Oil For sautéing the vegetables
- Onion Finely chopped
- Bell Pepper Chopped (any color)
- Zucchini Diced
- Carrot Grated or thinly sliced
- Garlic Minced
- Cumin Ground
- Paprika Ground
- Salt Adjust to taste
- Black Pepper Ground
- Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of vegetable broth over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan with the vegetables. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Stir everything together, ensuring the quinoa absorbs the flavors from the vegetables and seasonings.
- Remove the quinoa from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can swap out the vegetables for what you have on hand, such as spinach or broccoli.
- For extra protein, consider adding tofu or chickpeas.