Everyone *Needs* To Know This Recipe

Are you feeling as if you’ve been playing twister with your recipes recently? Let’s play hopscotch instead and leap over the complex parts of cooking. Enter stage: One-Pot Quinoa Veggie Delight. 💃 This is a meal that’s as simple as a nursery rhyme but packs a flavor that would have even Mother Goose coming back for seconds!🐦

Quinoa, pronounced ‘keen-wah’, is like the Jack-of-all-trades in the food world. It’s a whole grain, a protein, a fiber source, and let’s not even get started on its vitamin and mineral content! 💪 Coupled with a color wheel of veggies, this recipe will have you saying “Peas, sir, can I have some more?”😉

The One-Pot Wonder

Ever wish cooking was as easy as singing the ABCs? This dish is a nod to that dream. With a splash of oil, an alphabet of vegetables, and quinoa, this melody is a one-pot wonder. It’s perfect for those jazzy nights when you want to swing into a healthy dinner without playing solos on multiple instruments. 🎷

Tip: Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove its natural coating, saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy.

The Veggie Symphony

When it comes to veggies, the world is your garden! 🌎 This recipe uses bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and peas for a colorful symphony of flavors. But don’t feel ‘rooted’ to these options. Feel free to play around with your favorites or what’s seasonal!

Tip: Dice veggies into small, equal pieces to ensure even cooking.

Let’s Dance!

Let’s samba to the final steps! Once your quinoa and veggies are sautéed and looking dapper, it’s time to add your broth and spices, then cover the pot. The final act is to let it simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. And just like that, you’ve performed a culinary dance that’s left you with a delicious meal. 💃🍲

Tip: Check the quinoa towards the end of cooking. If it’s tender and all the liquid is absorbed, it’s ready!

One-Pot Quinoa Veggie Delight

Course: Dinner Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Quick and Easy Recipes

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

280

kcal

A simple and delicious dinner recipe that’s a symphony of nutrients!

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 zucchini, diced

• 1/2 cup peas

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and peas. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in quinoa, ensuring it’s well mixed with the veggies.
• Add vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
• Check the quinoa; if it’s tender and all the liquid is absorbed, it’s ready. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.