Veggie Quinoa Stir-Fry
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Assorted vegetables of your choice (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped scallions
Instructions
- - Rinse quinoa well and cook it in vegetable broth according to package instructions.- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic until translucent.- Add your choice of vegetables and cook them for a few minutes until they are slightly tender, yet still crunchy.- In a small bowl, mix together the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil.- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the cooked quinoa to the other side.- Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the quinoa and toss everything together until well combined.- Season with salt and pepper to taste.- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped scallions on top for added flavor and presentation.- Serve the veggie quinoa stir-fry hot and enjoy a nutritious, flavorful meal that is sure to impress!
Notes
- 1 cup cooked quinoa: around 220 calories
- Assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots): around 70-100 calories
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons): around 240 calories
- Low-sodium soy sauce (2 tablespoons): around 20 calories Please note that these calorie estimates are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used. It's always a good idea to have a food tracking app or consult a nutritionist for more accurate information specific to your ingredients and preferences.
- Assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots): around 70-100 calories
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons): around 240 calories
- Low-sodium soy sauce (2 tablespoons): around 20 calories Please note that these calorie estimates are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used. It's always a good idea to have a food tracking app or consult a nutritionist for more accurate information specific to your ingredients and preferences.