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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 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 20%
- Protein 16.54 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 63.01 g 23%
- Total Fat 9.34 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.84 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 344.49 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 11.83 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 3.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 96.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 505.12 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 95.26 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 6.52 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Celery, and Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 398.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Celery, Garbanzo Beans, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix healthy?
- Garden Quinoa Veggie Mix has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 398.87 calories and 16.54 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 344.49 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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