Veggie Quinoa Bowl
This Veggie Quinoa is a quick and easy dish made with fluffy quinoa, sautéed veggies, and simple seasonings, perfect for a healthy meal or side. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s great for busy families, meal preppers, or anyone looking for a delicious, nutritious bite!

You know those recipes that come together almost by accident but end up becoming a staple in your kitchen? This Veggie Quinoa is exactly that for me! I first made it on a whim, trying to use up some leftover veggies, and it turned out so good that now I make it all the time.
It’s light, flavorful, and packed with all the good stuff—protein from the quinoa, tons of vitamins from the veggies, and just the right amount of seasoning to make it not boring. Whether you need a quick side dish or a healthy meal prep option, this one’s a winner.

Veggie Quinoa Bowl
Equipment
- sauce pot
Ingredients
Quinoa
- 1 c quinoa follow instructions on box to cook
- 2 c water
Vegetables
- 1/2 c carrot cut into slivers
- 1/2 c green onion diced
- 1/4 c celery diced
- 1/4 c sweet red peppers diced
- 1/4 c sweet green peppers diced
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and diced
- 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Almonds
- 1 c almonds sliced
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Sauté chopped vegetables in olive oil until clear, yet crisp: stir in oregano. Add sautéed vegetables to cooked, hot quinoa, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dry-roast almonds in heavy skillet until lightly golden. Add almonds and mix. Serves 6-8.
- Toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl and serve
Notes
Veggie Quinoa |
- Quinoa: 2c water, 1c quinoa – follow instructions on box
- 1/2 cup carrot, diced 6 cups quinoa, cooked (basic recipe)
- 1/2 cup green onion, diced 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup green pepper, diced 1 cup almonds, sliced
- 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced 1/4 tsp oregano
- salt to taste
- Sauté chopped vegetables in olive oil until clear, yet crisp: stir in oregano. Add sautéed vegetables to cooked, hot quinoa, mixing well. Add salt to taste. Dry-roast almonds in heavy skillet until lightly golden. Add almonds and mix. Serves 6-8. Quinoa pilaf served as a side dish with fish or chicken is delicious. Vary the pilaf using your favorite vegetables, or by cooking the quinoa in chicken, fish or vegetable stock instead of water.


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I find that if I don’t make quinoa with a stock of some kind, I find it unspectacular also. Probably some caramelized onions or something like that would knock it out of the park too. Looks like a good base. 🙂