Cozy Quinoa and Vegetable Bowl
A healthy and budget-friendly quinoa and vegetable bowl that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook quinoa in a medium saucepan with vegetable broth, bringing to a boil and then simmering for 15 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and zucchini, sautéing for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the quinoa with the vegetable mixture until well mixed.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
This dish stores well in the fridge for up to five days. Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, vegetable bowl, healthy meals, budget-friendly, vegan recipes