Super Healthy Vegetable Quinoa

Super Healthy Vegetable Quinoa recipe pinit

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is considered a complete protein source.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1400
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until translucent.
  4. Add bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix well.
  6. Stir in spinach, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Sugars 8g
Protein 12g24%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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