Quinoa is one of those ingredients that’s always a win in the kitchen. It’s healthy, versatile, and so easy to cook, making it the perfect base for a variety of meals.
Here are three super easy quinoa recipes that are big on flavor and low on effort.
These dishes will prove that healthy eating can be simple and delicious.
Thai Quinoa
Ingredients
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp smooth natural peanut butter
1 tsp honey
½ lime, juice
1 garlic clove, grated
½ tsp fresh ginger
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
3 cups cooked quinoa
1 red bell pepper, diced
¼ red cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
½ cup shelled edamame, cooked
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes to taste.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa, red pepper, red cabbage, carrots, and edamame.
- Pour on the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 broccoli crown, cut into small pieces
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the quinoa and broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, and cheese.
- Cook until the cheese has completely melted.
Veggie Fried Quinoa
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sriracha sauce
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it becomes soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the frozen vegetables and broccoli florets and cook for another minute or until they are heated through.
- Use a rubber spatula to push the vegetable mixture over to one side of the skillet.
- On the opposite side, add the eggs and scramble them, stirring constantly.
- Once the eggs are cooked, add the quinoa, soy sauce, and sriracha and toss everything until it is well combined.
- Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Finish with green onions.
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