Warm Quinoa with Vegetables (Printable)
Fluffy quinoa tossed with sautéed vegetables and a fresh lemon dressing for a wholesome dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Dressing & Seasoning
09 - 1 lemon, juiced and zested
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water until water runs clear.
02 - Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
04 - Add diced bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and edges begin to brown.
05 - Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until skins blister. Add baby spinach and sauté until wilted, about 1 minute.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
07 - Add cooked quinoa to the skillet with vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine evenly.
08 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The warm quinoa absorbs all those bright lemon and cumin flavors like a dream
- Its one of those rare dishes that actually tastes better the next day
02 -
- Letting the quinoa rest off the heat is the difference between fluffy and gummy
- The vegetables continue cooking in the residual heat, so err on the side of underdone
03 -
- Toast your quinoa in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding liquid for a nutty depth
- Save a handful of fresh vegetables to add cold just before serving for texture contrast