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One-Pan Lemon Veggie Quinoa

One-Pan Lemon Veggie Quinoa
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A fresh and vibrant one-pan lemon veggie quinoa packed with fluffy grains, tender vegetables, and bright citrus flavor. Perfect for an easy weeknight plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, about 170 grams
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, about 480 milliliters
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, about 150 grams
  • 1 cup green peas, about 150 grams
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. In a bowl, mix quinoa, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. Stir in the quinoa mixture, cherry tomatoes, green peas, and lemon zest.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley, then fluff gently with a fork.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove bitterness.
  • Toast quinoa in olive oil for one minute before adding broth for deeper flavor.
  • Add lemon juice after cooking to keep the flavor bright and fresh.

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