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A bowl of healthy quinoa with broccoli, sliced red and yellow bell peppers, and zucchini on a white napkin, with a fork resting inside the bowl.

Healthy Vegetable Stir-Fry with Quinoa

A woman in a tan jacket standing in a kitchen.Emily White
A wholesome and hearty vegetable stir-fry served over quinoa, perfect for a balanced dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Dinner
Cuisine International
Servings 2
Calories 652 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $9
Shopping Cost$30

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
    1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger
  • Add bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup snap peas
  • Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, cooking for another 2 minutes.
    3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Serve the vegetable stir-fry over a bed of cooked quinoa. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Use any combination of vegetables you prefer or have on hand.
For extra protein, add tofu or tempeh.

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 1578mgPotassium: 1372mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3054IUVitamin C: 278mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Healthy Dinner, Quinoa, Vegetable Stir-Fry

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