Savory Vegetarian Quinoa

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I've been experimenting with quinoa and vegetarian cooking. Came up with this last night and it was delicious! I wanted to save the recipe here and share it with others. I topped mine with some chopped avocado and chia seeds for extra health benefits.

Submitted by mandyjean23
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
31 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
56 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 large mushrooms, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 cups savory vegetable broth

  • 2 cups quinoa

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 cups baby kale

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Pour broth into the pot; bring to a boil. Add quinoa, soy sauce, and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is mostly tender, about 17 minutes. Add baby kale; cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until quinoa absorbs remaining cooking liquid, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Substitute baby spinach for the baby kale if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
7g Fat
37g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 471mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.