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Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa recipes are healthy, versatile, and easy to prepare for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This simple savory quinoa dish is packed with vegetables, light spices, and wholesome flavor, making it ideal for weight loss, meal prep, and family-friendly meals.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon lime juice
Salt to taste

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add celery, carrots, onion, and garlic, and cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Stir in vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in lime juice and season with salt before serving.
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quinoa recipes for weight loss

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 30 Mins
Total Time: 45 Mins
Servings: 3