Description
A simple, healthy, and quick meal that combines protein-rich quinoa with delicious vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced
Instructions
- Combine rinsed quinoa and water or vegetable broth in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- Steam or boil broccoli florets, diced carrots, and sweet potato in a separate pot until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and add the steamed vegetables.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Rinse quinoa well to remove bitter saponin. Use broth instead of water for more taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Steaming
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, vegetables, healthy bowl, vegan, easy recipe