Description
Quinoa and fresh veggies make a wholesome and filling lunch that tastes great and is quick to prepare when cooking for one. Can easily be adjusted to make additional servings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup thinly sliced carrots
- ¼ cup red quinoa
- ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 cup chopped cooked broccoli
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Combine water
- carrots
- quinoa
- and chicken bouillon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until nearly all water has been absorbed and outer ring of quinoa grain is visible
- 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add broccoli and spinach to the pot
- stir
- and cover to allow spinach to wilt. Continue to cook until all water is absorbed and vegetables have been heated through
- about 5 minutes more.
- Spoon quinoa and veggies into a bowl and serve.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 1