Quinoa Primavera
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa2 cups watersalt2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 small carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (1/2 cup)1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced (1/2 cup)1/2 cup edamame (or can be substituted for fresh or frozen peas)2 scallions, white part only, thinly slicedfresh ground black pepper1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Directions
Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes (grains should be dry and fragrant). Then add the water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cover, simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Do NOT stir the quinoa while simmering.

Combine olive oil and garlic in a large skillet and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot and garlic is aromatic add the carrots and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the celery, peppers, edamame (or peas), and scallions. Saute just long enough for the veggies to heat through, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the hot quinoa and season to taste with salt and black pepper...stir in parsley and serve immediately.

This serves at least 4 people as a hearty side dish (or can be a main dish for vegetarians)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WICKET23.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 268.8
  • Total Fat: 10.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 347.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 8.6 g

Member Reviews
  • LADYIRIS313
     I used mushrooms instead of the edamame.

    I don't toast the quinoa, and its just fine.

    Once the vegetables are sauteed, instead of parsley sprinkle some oregano or some basil atop it and smell the aroma.. heavenly.

    Even my veggie hating husband loved this one! - 6/8/08
  • FUZZLA
     Made this for Earth Day Dinner. I followed the recipe as posted except for my additon of sugar snap peas. I especially liked toasting the quinoa before cooking it. Lovely aroma and nutty taste. I will make this again, it's easy, pretty and delicious. I plan to use organic veggie broth for extra yum! - 4/23/09
  • DENNYTEXAS
     I added Thai red curry paste, 1 tsp. and cabbage. It tasted delicious. Great way to use quinoa. I used the Red Inca variety. - 7/3/08
  • LAURA6691
     Tasty. I substituted veggie broth for the water, and yellow pepper for the green. Calorie change was minimal, but protein content still too low. I had to supplement with extra firm tofu, sauteed in a little non-stick cooking spray and some fresh herbs. That made it really yummy. - 8/27/07
  • RONIJHAM
     First time trying quinoa. Easy to follow recipe, I substituted chick peas for the edamame. - 3/30/10
  • MAXFOCUS
     This was delicious. Was out of edamame so used peas. Was out of celery so used zucchini. Very yummy. - 3/3/10
  • JTRACEY57
     I added grilled chicken - delicious! Making it again tonight. - 4/17/09
  • HHHBYE
     The timing for frying up the quinoa is wrong and resulted in a semi-burnt meal that I did not enjoy. 3 minutes is more than enough to have them very toasted. - 1/30/08
  • LILBITFIT
     This is my first time cooking with quinoa, and the whole family loved it. Very tasty! We did substitute yellow for green pepper and peas for edamame. This will definitely be added to our regular menu. - 10/15/07
  • SEKHMET786
     Didn't toast the quinoa but it still turned out great. Delicious! - 9/2/10
  • CINNAMONGIRAFFE
     Very yummy... I added more veggies than called for which was tasty. I wasn't quite sure when the quinoa was done, but when the little seeds started to look like they'd opened up and most of the water was absorbed, I tasted it and it was great, so I added it to the veggies. Thanks so much! - 8/22/10
  • IXCHEL23
     This was my first time trying quinoa and this recipe was perfect for a newbie! I really enjoyed it, it smells wonderful. I was surprised my husband liked it too! - 3/6/10
  • DEBBIEJOM
     I used the vegetable broth and only red peppers (no green). I didn't have scallions, so I used vidalia onions. My 4 children and husband all loved it. Served with Filet Mignon...Yum!!h - 6/9/12
  • KCPUTTYTAT
     Yummy! Will definately be making this one again - 10/7/10
  • CD7261796
     Served this as a side to grilled tuna -- awesome! - 6/24/10
  • GILDEDCROW
     I really liked this recipe. It is so delicious, nutritious and easy to prepare. I will make it again for certain. - 3/4/10
  • ANJAUCH
     This recipe was easy and fabulous! - 4/27/09
  • HEALTHIERANN66
     I have been looking for a Quinoa recipe and am I glad I found this....I love it!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It makes enough so I have leftovers to take for work...YUMMY!!!!!! - 6/16/07
  • DYNIA_NYR
     AWESOME quinoa recipe! I've been looking for more ways to make quinoa and this was soooooo yummy! - 5/4/07
  • 1CRAZYDOG
     Used peas . . . delicious. - 3/9/20
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
     Good side dish. - 4/18/18
  • HWHARTON1027
     I've made quinoa many times, but never toasted it before. I will from now on! Added seasoned bite sized boneless skinless chicken breast to the onion, pepper, garlic saute'. Was fab!! - 2/16/18
  • MOMMAKISSY
     I used chickpeas instead of edamame, but other than that, I used the recipe as is. I wasn't crazy about the peas, but I am not a real pea lover to begin with. My husband and I ate it up. My 12 year old was able to eat some of it. So one picky eater at least tolerated it. - 2/2/18
  • CD7753265
     I didn't have a red pepper or edamame so I used extra carrots and green peppers. I also used oregano. So delicious! Good hot or cold. - 11/3/15
  • GTNP4ME
     Very, very good. Toasting brings in some extra flavors, nice ones, too. Be sure to stir constantly as suggested - I stepped over the to sink briefly and "over-toasted" a few grains. Few, but noticeable in the final mix. This makes a LOT! Ended up with right at 6 cups final product. - 9/20/15



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