Colorful Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup peas
• Salt and pepper
• Juice of half a lemon
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation:

1. Prepare the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and drain. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa and cover. Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes until the quinoa absorbs the liquid and becomes translucent. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

2. Sauté the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.

3. Add the vegetables: Add the chopped bell peppers, grated carrot, corn, and peas. Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they are tender.

4. Add the quinoa: Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix all ingredients well. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add lemon juice and parsley: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon and add the fresh chopped parsley. Stir well.

6. Serve: Serve the vegetable quinoa pilaf warm. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Calories:

Here is the approximate calorie breakdown for the entire recipe:

• 1 cup quinoa: 222 calories
• 1 tablespoon olive oil: 119 calories
• 1 small onion: 28 calories
• 2 cloves garlic: 9 calories
• 1 red bell pepper: 37 calories
• 1 green bell pepper: 24 calories
• 1 carrot: 25 calories
• 1 cup corn: 132 calories
• 1 cup peas: 117 calories
• Half a lemon juice: 6 calories
• Fresh parsley: 4 calories

Total Calories: Approximately 723 calories

Per Serving (assuming 4 servings): Approximately 181 calories

Enjoy your healthy and delicious Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf!