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Delicious One-Pan Quinoa – Vegetarian Recipe

A colorful, healthy, and easy one-pan meal loaded with fluffy quinoa and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the One-Pan Quinoa:
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 zucchini chopped into small cubes
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Optional Garnishes:
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • Sliced green onions
  • Crumbled feta or vegan cheese
  • Lemon wedges

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Add chopped vegetables and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  3. Stir in rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and herbs.
  4. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
  5. Fluff, garnish with parsley or lemon, and serve warm.