It's almost time for soup season, so I'm stocking my fridge with this hearty and healthy quinoa and vegetable stew!
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp ground coriander
1½ tsp ground cumin
6 cups vegetable broth
1 lb red potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 cup white quinoa, rinsed
14 oz canned diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 lb frozen peas
salt and black pepper, to taste
8 oz monterey jack cheese, grated
½ cup minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add in the onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, coriander, and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat then lower to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the quinoa. Simmer for another 8 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and peas. Return to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve topped with cheese and cilantro.
Notes
Adapted slightly from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bowl
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2015/09/healthy-quinoa-and-vegetable-stew.html