Description
Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly marries the nutty flavor of quinoa with a medley of fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful burst of colors and flavors in every bite. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this pilaf will impress both health enthusiasts and skeptics alike. Get ready to savor a comforting meal that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork. Sprinkle cumin and paprika while stirring to combine.
- Fold in chopped parsley or cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg