Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix
Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix blends toasty quinoa with tender zucchini, mushrooms, and sweet onion, creating a nutty base punctuated by earthy depth and gentle garlic warmth. Chickpeas add hearty bite while spinach melts in for a fresh, green finish. Serve it warm for a light dinner, a wholesome lunch, or as a vibrant side at weeknight gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and quinoa.
- 2
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir the mixture until the quinoa turns light brown and smells toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Slowly pour in the stock while stirring constantly.
- 4
Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium heat, then stir in the zucchini, mushrooms, and celery; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium-low, and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the baby spinach and garbanzo beans, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Calories 398.87 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.54 g Good Source
- Carbs 63.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.84 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.01 mg Low Source
- Sodium 344.49 mg Moderate
- Fiber 11.83 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.41 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.38 g Low Source
- Calcium 106.96 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source
- Potassium 505.12 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 95.26 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 7.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.14 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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