Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this vibrant Mediterranean quinoa dish, filled with fresh veggies and herbs. It’s not only nutritious but also visually stunning!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the parsley and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly before adding it to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture, then season with salt and pepper. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Feel free to swap out vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- Toasting the quinoa before cooking can enhance its flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg