Description
Flavor quinoa is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines fluffy quinoa with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables. Perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends with its delightful flavors and visual appeal. Customize it to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile addition to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro, chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cool water to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped bell peppers and onions for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and mix in sautéed veggies, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; add chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg