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Anti-Inflammatory Vegetable Quinoa Skillet

Boost your health with this quick anti-inflammatory quinoa dish!

4servings
35 min
Easy
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Anti-Inflammatory Vegetable Quinoa Skillet

About this recipe

This vibrant and nutritious skillet dish features quinoa and a medley of colorful vegetables, packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and cumin. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this recipe promises to be both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse and drain the quinoa under cold water.

  2. 2

    Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

  3. 3

    Add quinoa to the saucepan, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.

  6. 6

    Add red bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.

  7. 7

    Mix the cooked quinoa into the skillet, stirring to combine.

  8. 8

    Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through before serving.

Chef's tip

This dish is versatile and can be served hot or cold. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, and feel free to add any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.

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