One-Pot Quinoa with Vegetables
A complete, healthy and comforting dish, prepared without piling up the dishes.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
This veggie quinoa cooks all by itself in one pot! Broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper and creamy burrata: a rainbow of flavors that's good for body and soul.
Ingredients
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broccoli
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burrata mozzarella
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carrots
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cauliflower
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basil
dried -
clove of garlic
minced, chopped -
bell peppers
green, chopped, () -
cooking oil
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olive oil
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oregano
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pepper
crushed -
quinoa
dry, rinsed, () -
tomatoes
whole, peeled, chopped, (blanched, and ) -
salt
(sea) -
water
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white button mushrooms
whole, white, sliced, () -
onions
yellow, chopped
Recipe steps
Sauté the aromatics
Heat the olive oil in a wok or large non-stick pan. Add the minced garlic, dried basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Let the flavors bloom for a few seconds.
Brown the onions
Add the sliced onions and sauté until nicely golden.
Cook the crunchy vegetables
Add the green bell pepper, broccoli and cauliflower. Cover and cook for a few minutes: the vegetables should be slightly tender but still crunchy.
Add the carrots and tomatoes
Add the sliced carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, cover and let simmer until they release their juices.
Add the burrata
Add the burrata to bring a creamy texture to the dish. Cover and let it melt for 2 minutes.
Add the quinoa
Season with salt and ketchup, then add the rinsed quinoa. Mix well to coat the grains.
Let it cook
Pour in the water, cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fully cooked.
Serve
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes to taste and serve piping hot.
Tips and variations
- No burrata? Fresh mozzarella or even fresh goat cheese will work just as well.
- Add sliced mushrooms with the vegetables for even more deliciousness.
- For a vegan version, replace the burrata with coconut milk or a plant-based cream.
Anti-waste tips
Don’t throw away the broccoli stems!
You can:
- Peel them and cut them into sticks to munch on as a snack
- Grate them into a salad or coleslaw
- Blend them into a creamy soup
Carrot tops can be turned into a delicious pesto or used to flavor a homemade broth.
