Transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant quinoa dish. Bursting with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, it's a healthy and delicious meal that's as easy to prepare as it is satisfying.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
41 g
Fiber
7 g
Protein
8 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
487 mg
Sugar
11 g
Fat
10 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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7 mins
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)
02 Step
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2 mins
Add the diced onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized. (8-10 minutes)
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1 mins
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. (1 minute)
04 Step
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20 mins
Stir in the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
05 Step
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3 mins
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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0 mins
Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Continue to cook until the tomatoes are heated through and the flavors have melded. (2-3 minutes)
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable stock or broth.
To peel tomatoes easily, score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato and blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath. The skins will slip right off.
Feel free to add other Mediterranean vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, or artichoke hearts.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens up the flavors.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors actually develop more over time.
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Keshaun Gislason
Jun 21, 2025Next time I am trying it with olives and artichoke hearts!
Lurline Ebert
May 27, 2025The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I'm a beginner cook, and I had no problems.
Emily Schinner
Dec 23, 2024I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit. A great vegetarian option.
Karley Weissnat
Aug 30, 2024This recipe is fantastic! My kids loved it, and it's so easy to make.
Allie Tromp
Dec 17, 2023I added some chickpeas for extra protein, and it turned out great!
Joany Rohan
Sep 7, 2023The balsamic vinegar suggestion was a game-changer! Thanks for the tip.
Abdullah Damore
Jul 28, 2023I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and it was still delicious.