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Quinoa Recipe

Recipe By Meera

Quinoa is technically a seed, even though it is often referred to as pseudograin. It takes just 15 minutes to cook, and is gluten-free. In addition, it is an excellent source of protein and iron.

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Ingredients for Quinoa Recipe

  • As required diced tomatoes and vegetable broth
  • As required Sweet corn
  • As required green or brown lentils
  • As required Sour Cream

Directions: Quinoa Recipe

  • STEP 1.This easy recipe requires just one pot. Preheating the vegetable broth beforehand significantly reduces the cooking time. It comes to a simmer much more quickly without the other ingredients. Heat the broth is a small saucepan.
  • STEP 2.Add the quinoa, lentils, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, celery, red onions, carrots, and spices to a large saucepan
  • STEP 3.Make sure to use a saucepan large enough to hold all of the ingredients, including 4 cups of vegetable broth.
  • STEP 4.On the table in 25 minutes, and one-pot to clean, this is a go-to weeknight vegan dinner. Plus, High-Protein Quinoa & Lentils Without Oil is budget-friendly, healthy, and very flavorful. (This recipe is gluten-free.)
  • STEP 5.Cooked quinoa with lentils, corn, diced tomatoes, celery, red onions, and carrots in a white bowl. Topped with vegan sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
  • STEP 6.Top with vegan sour cream, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro for serving.
  • STEP 7.Add the preheated broth and stir to combine.
  • STEP 8.Cook covered over low heat for 25 minutes. Mix gently after 15 minutes, and 20 minutes, respectively. Add more broth or water as needed if the quinoa looks uncooked in places.
  • STEP 9.When combined, the vegetables, quinoa, and lentils finish cooking at about the same time, which is why this recipe works so well.
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Recipe By Meera