Description
A versatile and nutritious quinoa dish that can be served in various ways, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- Various vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, kale, spinach)
- 1 can beans or legumes (e.g., black beans, chickpeas)
- 1/4 cup nuts and seeds (e.g., almonds, pumpkin seeds)
- Herbs and spices (e.g., cumin, paprika, parsley)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to eliminate any bitterness.
- Combine quinoa and vegetable broth or water in a pot in a 2:1 ratio.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté diced onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped vegetables and cook until tender.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, beans, and season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Serve warm, topped with nuts and herbs.
Notes
Quinoa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, healthy recipe, vegetarian, meal prep, nutritious grain