Quinoa And Veggies Recipes

QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place vegetables and garlic in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer vegetables and quinoa to a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and remaining oil; drizzle over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with herbs: toss to combine.

QUINOA WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa, water, and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Once done, drain a mesh strainer, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions. Serve hot or cold.

QUINOA AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally, until it expands out of its shell, about 10 minutes; be careful not to overcook it.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally until done, about 20 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, chives, bell peppers, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook, while stirring, for about 3 minutes. Add the quinoa and rice and stir until hot. Serve immediately.

QUINOA AND ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with foil; spray foil with oil.
• Spread squash, tomatoes and onion on foil. Drizzle vegetables with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, savory and pepper.
• Place garlic cloves to one side of foil-lined pan.
• Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove garlic from pan. Set aside to cool.
• Bake remaining vegetables for 15 to 20 min more or until tender.
• Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse guinoa. Drain.
• In saucepan combine broth and water. Bring to boil.
• Stir in quinoa. Return to boil.
• Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 mins or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Squeeze softened garlic from each clove. Discard skin. Stir in garlic into quinoa.
• Add roasted vegetables to quinoa mixture. Toss gently to combine.

CHICKEN WITH QUINOA AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Simmer until the broth is absorbed, the quinoa is fluffy, and the white line is visible in the grain, about 12 minutes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir the garlic scapes and onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken breast strips and cook until the chicken is still slightly pink in the middle, about 5 more minutes. Remove the chicken meat and set aside. Pour 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet and cook and stir the zucchini and tomato until the zucchini is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves, and lime juice. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 10 more minutes. Serve over hot quinoa.