Mediterranean Quinoa

Mediterranean Quinoa
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    253

Transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant quinoa dish. Bursting with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, it's a healthy and delicious meal that's as easy to prepare as it is satisfying.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    41 g
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    487 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 7 mins Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the diced onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 20 mins Stir in the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a boil.

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Recipe View 3 mins Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

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Recipe View 0 mins Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe View Continue to cook until the tomatoes are heated through and the flavors have melded. (2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable stock or broth.
To peel tomatoes easily, score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato and blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath. The skins will slip right off.
Feel free to add other Mediterranean vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, or artichoke hearts.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens up the flavors.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors actually develop more over time.

Benjamin Stroman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 84 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Keshaun Gislason

    Next time I am trying it with olives and artichoke hearts!

  • Lurline Ebert

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I'm a beginner cook, and I had no problems.

  • Emily Schinner

    I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit. A great vegetarian option.

  • Karley Weissnat

    This recipe is fantastic! My kids loved it, and it's so easy to make.

  • Allie Tromp

    I added some chickpeas for extra protein, and it turned out great!

  • Joany Rohan

    The balsamic vinegar suggestion was a game-changer! Thanks for the tip.

  • Abdullah Damore

    I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and it was still delicious.

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