Quinoa and Veggies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- handful of broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
- handful of mushrooms rinsed and sliced
- handful of spinach
- cheddar cheese or cheese of your choice
- green onions diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a little olive oil or coconut oil in a pan over medium high and sauté broccoli and mushrooms till cooked, about 5 minutes. (Mine took closer to 10 minutes.)
- Add spinach, stir, and remove from heat once slightly wilted.
- While the veggies are cooking rinse your quinoa in a mesh sieve and drain.
- Then combine quinoa, water, and milk in a sauce pan and bring to boiling. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Let cook 8-10 minutes, or until done, stirring occasionally. Quinoa is done when you can see the little ring around each grain and it no longer crunches when you bite into it.
- Once quinoa is finished, add veggies and combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with cheese and green onions.
Notes
This recipe is wildly adaptable according to your tastes! Add onions or bell peppers or tomatoes if you like! Top with feta and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. Add walnuts and dried cranberries. Top with a fried egg! The possibilities are endless - Let me know what you try in the comments!