Veggie Quinoa

Veggie Quinoa

I blundered into this delicious mix of ingredients while trying to use up leftover vegetables in the fridge. Even friends who ‘don’t like vegetarian cooking’ have enjoyed it. I like the slightly bitter taste of unwashed quinoa (just check for unwanted debris before you use it), but most recipes call for rinsed quinoa.

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

Ingredients

  • ¼ 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 sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
Stir the vegetable-tofu mixture into the cooked quinoa. Cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282
Calories
11g
Fat
35g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Sodium315mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber5g 18%
Total Sugars3g
Protein13g
Vitamin C26mg 130%
Calcium281mg 22%
Iron6mg 34%
Potassium520mg 11%

*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.

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