Vegetable quinoa is a delectable and nutritious dish that offers a wholesome blend of flavors and health benefits. Made with protein-packed quinoa, an array of colorful vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a delightful combination of spices, this dish caters to various dietary preferences and provides a symphony of textures in every bite. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a satisfying plant-based meal or a health-conscious individual looking for a balanced and flavorful dish, delve into the realm of vegetable quinoa and discover a culinary treasure that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETABLE QUINOA PILAF
Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.
Provided by Laura Jull
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 76.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
QUINOA AND VEGETABLE SOUP
This is a hearty soup with lots of vegetables and kidney beans. Quick and easy.
Provided by GIMESUN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add parsley, basil, bay leaf, thyme, chicken broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until heated through, 10 minutes.
- Stir cabbage, kidney beans, and quinoa into the soup. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, 30 minutes. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1922.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
VEGETABLE QUINOA
"My family really enjoys this hearty dish," writes Kate Selner from her home in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. "It makes a delicious side with grilled chicken or a filling main course when served with a salad or extra vegetable."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, toast quinoa over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, carrot, broccoli and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer. Add basil and pepper; cook and stir just until vegetables are tender. Stir in quinoa; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUINOA VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Healthy and full of flavor, with an Asian flair.
Provided by goodgolly
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 2h57m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir vegetable broth and quinoa together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate quinoa until cold, about 2 hours.
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add carrots and green onions; cover and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add cooked quinoa and peas, and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Push quinoa mixture to the sides of the skillet. Add eggs and stir until cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa mixture back in. Pour in soy sauce and cook until just heated, about 1 minute. Add sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 621.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD
This is a wonderful dish--light and very tasty! My four kids (ages 2-7) ate it up and asked for more!
Provided by JANELLECOLE
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cold.
- Stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. Season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
VEGETABLE QUINOA PILAF
Make and share this Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Grains
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa with cold water according to the directions on the package; drain.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks, peppers, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Combine vegetable mixture and quinoa. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.
ROASTED VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS FOR TWO
Overflowing with sauteed chicken and sweet roasted veggies like butternut squash and carrots, these bowls are chock-full of protein-chicken and quinoa-to keep you full. (You will be surprised at how satiated you feel after eating a bowl of this!)
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the vegetable and chicken quinoa bowls: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli, squash, carrots and zucchini along with the garlic powder, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the vegetables onto a large baking sheet, making sure they're in an even layer. Bake until the vegetables are softened and have a nice brown color to them, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil and add the quinoa. Cook, following the instructions on the quinoa package.
- Sprinkle the chicken with additional salt and pepper. In a small skillet, brown the chicken in the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- For the Greek vinaigrette: Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a small mason jar. Tightly close the lid, and shake!
- To assemble the bowls: Evenly distribute the quinoa into 2 bowls, then evenly distribute the vegetables and chicken into each bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top.
QUINOA AND VEGETABLE SALAD (GLUTEN-FREE)
Enjoy the fresh flavors of this colorful side made with quinoa and lots of veggies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa under cold water 1 minute; drain. Cook quinoa as directed on package; drain. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small nonmetal bowl, place lemon juice, oil and basil; mix well. Set aside for dressing.
- In large bowl, gently toss cooked quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper and olives. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
QUINOA VEGETABLE PILAF
If you've never tried quinoa, this colorful side dish makes a great introduction. The combination is wonderful. -Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until tender. Add rice and quinoa; stir to coat. Stir in broth and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
QUINOA VEGETABLE MEDLEY
I came up with this recipe with items I had on hand. It turned out pretty tasty, so I thought I'd share it.
Provided by Crystal
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and quinoa. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir the mixture until the quinoa becomes light brown in color and has a toasted fragrance, 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly pour in the stock, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium heat, and stir in the zucchini, mushrooms, and celery; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the baby spinach and garbanzo beans, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 603.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
ECUADOREAN QUINOA AND VEGETABLE SOUP
I have tried several recipes using quinoa and never liked any of them until this one. It is important to rinse this grain very, very well to get rid of the bitter taste. This is an adapted Moosewood recipe.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Grains
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the quinoa very well in a fine mesh strainer under running water; set aside to drain.
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot.
- Add in the onions and salt; cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes--stir every now and then.
- Add in the drained quinoa, potatoes, bell pepper, coriander, cumin, oregano, pepper, vegetable stock, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add in the zucchini; cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add in the lemon juice; stir to combine.
- Serve.
GRILLED STEAK, VEGETABLE, AND QUINOA SALAD WITH YOGURT-TAHINI DRESSING
Grilled fennel, tomatoes, and scallions and cumin-rubbed grilled steak turn this quinoa salad into a one-dish dinner you'll want to keep serving all summer long.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Tomato Kid-Friendly Yogurt Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Steak Quinoa Fennel Lentil Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Quick and Healthy Peanut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make the quinoa salad:
- Whisk oil, vinegar, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Add quinoa, lentils, dill, and oregano and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Make the yogurt dressing:
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, oil, salt, and 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Grill the vegetables and steak and assemble the salad:
- Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Brush fennel, tomatoes, and scallions with oil and season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, 10-15 minutes; let cool. If using Halloumi cheese, brush with oil and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, rub steak with cumin, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper. Grill until medium-rare, 5-7 minutes per side for flank steak, about 2 minutes per side for skirt steak. Let rest, then thinly slice against the grain.
- Transfer quinoa salad to a large platter. Top with grilled vegetables and steak. Season with additional salt and pepper and top with fennel fronds. Serve immediately with yogurt dressing alongside.
- Do Ahead
- The yogurt dressing can be chilled for up to 3 days.
SPRING VEGETABLE AND QUINOA PILAF
Provided by Lora Zarubin
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring broth and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to boil in medium saucepan; add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cover and reserve.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add beets. Cover and cook until beets are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; cook until any water in skillet evaporates. Increase heat to medium-high. Add olive oil and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add all bell peppers, asparagus, and zucchini. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add cooked quinoa, green onions, and parsley to vegetables in skillet; toss to combine. Season with sea salt and pepper.
VEGETABLE SOUP WITH QUINOA
This soup is made mostly of alkaline vegetables and is great for a detox. I crumble brown rice crackers on it before serving.
Provided by HDKMN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, bell peppers, carrot, celery, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes and green chile peppers. Pour in broth, chickpeas, and quinoa. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Mix corn into the soup until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve in bowls and top with avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 592 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
FALL-VEGETABLE AND QUINOA HASH WITH POACHED EGGS
Tender, nutty quinoa makes for a hearty hash when pressed with vegetables. Top each helping with a poached egg and you've got brunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss sweet potato with 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread in an even layer on half of a rimmed baking sheet. Toss beets with 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt; spread on other half of sheet (so that beets don't discolor potatoes). Roast, stirring halfway through, until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add vinegar. Break each egg into a teacup. Reduce heat so that water is just simmering. Slightly immerse 1 teacup, and gently slide egg into water. Use a spoon to fold edges of white over egg. Repeat with remaining eggs. Simmer until whites are just set but yolks are runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer eggs to a towel using a slotted spoon, and drain.
- Thinly slice beet greens. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add greens, leek, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in quinoa, thyme, and vegetables; press down using a rubber spatula. Cook until quinoa is warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide among 4 plates; top each with 1 egg, and season with a pinch of pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 g, Cholesterol 211 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 338 g
SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Southwestern Quinoa Vegetable Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Serenus
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- combine all ingredients except cheese and sour cream in a 2 quart casserole.
- cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- remove and stir.
- bake for another 20 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- cover with cheese and broil till cheese is melted (usually around 1 or 2 minutes).
- serve with sour cream.
QUINOA & VEGETABLE PILAF
Steps:
- Thoroughly rinse and drain the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer (rinsing removes the residue of the grain's bitter coating). In a covered saucepan on high heat, bring the quinoa, broth, and thyme to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer covered until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cover and set aside.
- While the quinoa cooks, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat for 3 or 4 minutes, until softened. Add the carrots and sauté for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring occasionally and covering the skillet, if necessary, to prevent sticking. Add the bell pepper and peas and sauté just until they are hot, a couple of minutes. Stir in the tomato, salt, and pepper, cover, and remove from the heat.
- When both the quinoa and vegetables are done, combine them. Add salt to taste. Serve topped with cheese if you wish.
- Ingredient Note
- Use different vegetables, such as asparagus, green beans, celery, and mushrooms-just be sure there are several colors and about 4 to 5 cups total.
- Vary the herb-try dill, tarragon, or rosemary.
- Serving & menu ideas
- Serve with Lemon Herb Tofu (page 68), corn on the cob with one of our toppings (page 188), or Broccoli Tomato Salad (page 204).
QUINOA AND VEGETABLE TABOULI SALAD
As I venture more into vegan eating, I'm starting to use more quinoa and love the uniqueness of it! Here is a pretty and delicious salad, I hope you enjoy it. Adapted from The Vegan Chef.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and tea bag to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain off any of the remaining water from the quinoa and discard the tea bag. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Italian herb blend, salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled quinoa and toss gently to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
- Cover and chill for 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Enjoy!
QUINOA VEGETABLE SOUP
I had never heard of quinoa until I went to Peru and discovered a delicious, traditional soup. There are a lot of ingredients, but it is worth the work!
Provided by Tiffany
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth, water, tomatoes, and cabbage. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the quinoa and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 893.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
QUINOA AND SPRING VEGETABLE PILAF
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Side Sauté Fourth of July Picnic Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Mother's Day Dinner Lunch Spring Family Reunion Healthy Low Cholesterol Engagement Party Party Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Add quinoa and 1 teaspoon salt; return to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 17 minutes. Drain if necessary.
- Puree broth, 1 cup peas, 4 tablespoons mint, and garlic in blender until smooth
- Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek and shallots; sauté until soft and light brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, then asparagus; sauté until mushrooms are tender and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in puree and 1 cup peas; stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add quinoa; stir to coat.
- Divide pilaf among bowls; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mint and serve.
Tips:
- Always rinse the quinoa before cooking. This removes the bitter-tasting saponin coating, which can make the quinoa unpalatable.
- Use a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa. This will ensure that the quinoa cooks evenly and doesn't become mushy.
- Cook the quinoa in a covered pot over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make them light and fluffy.
- Add your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices to the quinoa. This will help to create a flavorful and nutritious dish.
Conclusion:
Quinoa is a versatile and nutritious grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. It is also a gluten-free grain, making it a good option for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The recipes in this article provide a variety of ways to enjoy quinoa, from simple side dishes to hearty main courses. With its mild flavor and ability to take on the flavors of other ingredients, quinoa is a great addition to any meal.
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