Nutritious Vegetarian Quinoa Bowl

About this recipe

This nutritious vegetarian quinoa bowl is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, black beans, and vibrant spices. Perfect for a balanced, plant-based meal, it’s both satisfying and healthy. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this bowl offers a burst of flavors and textures, making it perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until they become fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

5. 5

   Serve the vegetable mixture over the cooked quinoa.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.