Basic Quinoa Recipe

Quinoa

Quinoa

Quinoa
Basic Quinoa Recipe
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Make fluffy, delicious quinoa every single time with this basic 4 ingredient recipe.
Servings Prep Time
6 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 5 minutes
Quinoa
Basic Quinoa Recipe
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Make fluffy, delicious quinoa every single time with this basic 4 ingredient recipe.
Servings Prep Time
6 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a medium sauce pan, combine quinoa, chicken broth, garlic and shallot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until water is fully absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Make a batch of quinoa at the beginning of the week to serve as a base for lunches and dinners throughout the week.

 

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Leftover Turkey and Quinoa Soup

Turkey and Quinoa Soup

Turkey and Quinoa Soup

Turkey and Quinoa Soup
Leftover Turkey and Quinoa Soup
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Leftover turkey works perfectly in this quick and easy turkey and quinoa soup recipe. Have soup on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Servings Prep Time
6 bowls 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 bowls 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Turkey and Quinoa Soup
Leftover Turkey and Quinoa Soup
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Leftover turkey works perfectly in this quick and easy turkey and quinoa soup recipe. Have soup on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Servings Prep Time
6 bowls 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 bowls 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: bowls
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent. Stir frequently.
  3. Add chicken broth and quinoa to stock pot. Bring to a boil. Add turkey.
  4. Place lid on stock pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls

Roasted Veggie Bowls

Roasted Veggie Bowls
Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls
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These super versatile Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls are good hot, cold, eaten right away, or served as leftovers the next day.
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Roasted Veggie Bowls
Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls
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These super versatile Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls are good hot, cold, eaten right away, or served as leftovers the next day.
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Add chickpeas and 1 Tbsp olive oil to a medium sized bowl. Combine until evenly coated.
  3. Place chickpeas on a parchment lined baking sheet in one single layer. Sprinkle with salt.
  4. Place chickpeas in the oven and roast for 40 minutes.
  5. While chickpeas are roasting, combine 2 Tbsp olive oil with sweet potato, onion, carrots, and Brussels sprouts. Combine until evenly coated.
  6. Place vegetable mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet in one single layer. Sprinkle with salt.
  7. Place vegetable mixture in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
  8. When vegetables and chickpeas have about 20 minutes left, cook quinoa as directed.
  9. Once vegetables, chickpeas, and quinoa are finished cooking, mix together in a large bowl.
  10. Add cranberries, pecans, and Feta cheese. Mix well.
  11. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

For maximum flavor, consider cooking quinoa in broth of your choice in place of water. Remember to cook vegetables into pieces of approximately the same size. This will ensure everything cooks through at the same time.

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