Vegetable Stir-Fry with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water
2. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add quinoa
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat
5. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant
6. Add bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and carrot; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender
7. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well
8. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and divide among serving plates
9. Top quinoa with the vegetable stir-fry
10. Garnish with chopped green onions