Winter Quinoa

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

Quinoa is so healthy and filling and this version is packed with a variety of flavours.

1 cup quinoarinsed and drained

2 cups vegetable stock

4 cloves garlicminced

2 spring onionschopped

2 cups spinachchopped

1 can chickpeasdrained

1 medium head of broccolifinely chopped or grated

1 carrot grated

½ cup walnuts or pecanschopped

1 large red chilli (sliced with the seeds removed)

1 rind and juice of 1 bloody orange

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

What are we cooking today?

The beauty of this dish is that it can be for lunch, dinner or a side dish! Any protein can be added and it is SO simple to make.

Getting started

In a saucepan, combine quinoa, vegetable stock, garlic and spring onion. Cook on medium heat for 15 – 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

Stir in the rest of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

Annabelle's tips

Adding some shredded chicken or pulled pork gives this dish an extra protein punch.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 526

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.2g41%

Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 975mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 62g21%

Dietary Fiber 11.2g45%

Sugars 6.8g
Protein 16.9g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.