Vegetable Quinoa

Name: Vegetable Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup water; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 small carrot, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

In a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, toast quinoa over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2

Meanwhile, in a
3

, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, carrot, broccoli and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer. Add basil and pepper; cook and stir just until vegetables are tender. Stir in quinoa; heat through.