Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our recipe for a Vegetable Quinoa Stir-Fry. In just 40 minutes, you can create a nourishing meal for two that is packed with flavors and essential nutrients. Each serving contains 350 calories, 12g of protein, 45g of carbs, and 15g of healthy fats.
To prepare this dish, you'll need ingredients like quinoa, vegetable broth, olive oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro for garnish.
From rinsing the quinoa to sauteing the veggies, follow our easy instructions to achieve a harmonious blend of tastes. Your taste buds will thank you as you savor the satisfying quinoa stir-fry, beautifully complemented by the freshness of cilantro.
Servings: 2 persons
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutritional Facts
Calories 350 cal
Protein 12 g
Carbs 45 g
Fat 15 g
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and saute until they become translucent.
- Add the bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve the quinoa stir-fry in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious vegetarian quinoa stir-fry!
