Warm Zucchini Quinoa

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Warm Zucchini Quinoa

Cooking Method: Boil, Saute Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Zucchini
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
3. Add sliced zucchini and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
4. Rinse quinoa and add it to the pan along with vegetable broth.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
6. Stir in cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
7. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.