Veggie Quinoa Bowl
This Veggie Quinoa bowl 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!
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
💡 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 1072kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 29gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 50gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 55mgPotassium: 1291mgFiber: 17gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6317IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 7mg
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