Lemony Vegetable Quinoa Recipe

Name: Lemony Vegetable Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa ( dry); 2 tablespoons oil divided; 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon curry leaves ( chopped in ribbons) - leave it out if hard to find; 1-2 serrano chillies each slit into 4; 1-2 lemon juiced ( add juice a tablespoon at a time); 1 green pepper diced; 1 fresh or frozen mixed vegetables ( peas, carrots, green beans); 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger or ginger paste ( optional but highly recommended); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves or parsley to garnish ( optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups quinoa ( dry)
2 tablespoons oil divided
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon curry leaves ( chopped in ribbons) - leave it out if hard to find
1-2 serrano chillies each slit into 4
1-2 lemon juiced ( add juice a tablespoon at a time)
1 green pepper diced
1 fresh or frozen mixed vegetables ( peas, carrots, green beans)
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger or ginger paste ( optional but highly recommended)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon coriander leaves or parsley to garnish ( optional)

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["Start with the tadka ( tempering ) :
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick pan on medium high and add mustard seeds and cover . Once the mustard seeds have spluttered , reduce the heat to medium and add the cumin seeds. Once they have crackled , add the green chillies and curry leaves and stir.", "Add the ginger and stir until cooked. Then add the mixed vegetables and turmeric and stir well.", "Add another tablespoon of oil and cook the vegetables till almost tender. You can check by trying to cut it with the spoon", "Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Then add the quinoa. Cover and cook till it is done, stirring in between", "Add water according to cooking instructions of the quinoa you are using.", "turn off the heat when the quinoa is almost done and leave it covered for 10-15 minutes. Fluff and serve."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups quinoa ( dry), 2 tablespoons oil divided, 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Lemony Vegetable Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemony Vegetable Quinoa

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