How to Make Veggie Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious dish that's great for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking for a tasty way to pack in more veggies, then you've come to the right place. Our Veggie Quinoa recipe is a perfect combination of protein-packed quinoa, colorful and flavorful vegetables, and a mouthwatering blend of herbs and spices that will have you coming back for seconds.

Quinoa is a fantastic base for this dish, as it's not only high in protein, but also gluten-free and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup broccoli florets
  • ½ cup diced firm tofu
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup vegetable stock to a boil. Stir in the quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, broccoli florets, and tofu. Stir for a minute, then cover and steam over low heat for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup vegetable broth, mushrooms, and spinach. Cover and cook over medium heat until the mushrooms are soft and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir the vegetable-tofu mixture into the cooked quinoa. Cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    282 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 315mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 281mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 520mg