One-Pot Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe

One-Pot Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe

This easy One-Pot Mediterranean Quinoa is a flavorful dish that's made in 30-minutes on your stovetop. Healthy, quick, and easy to clean up! Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Course lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 206kcal

Equipment

pot
knife

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
¼ cup pitted kalamata olives we prefer ours chopped, but whole is fine
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup baby kale washed, dried, and torn into pieces
½ red onion chopped or diced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make Quinoa: To prepare your quinoa, start by rinsing the grain under cold water for around two minutes to prevent the quinoa from becoming bitter. Then, follow our fluffy quinoa recipe or the cooking instructions on the package.
Prep Other Ingredients: Cut tomatoes in half, chop the onion, and then crumble feta cheese if necessary.
Combine Ingredients: When the quinoa is finished cooking, stir all the remaining ingredients into the same pan as the quinoa and mix thoroughly. Then, heat for a few more minutes until all the ingredients are warmed. Enjoy!

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Notes

Flavorful Dressing: The dressing is a crucial element. Use good quality extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a mix of Mediterranean spices like oregano and basil for a flavorful dressing. Hummus is also a wonderful addition.
Season Generously: Don't be shy with the salt and black pepper. Season the quinoa while it's cooking, and adjust the seasoning of the entire salad at the end.
Use Vegetable Broth for Cooking Quinoa: For an extra layer of flavor, cook the quinoa in chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
Storing: Keep your salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Kid-Friendly Version: Mix the quinoa with a few cherry tomatoes, mozzarella chunks, and Italian salad dressing.
Meal Prep: Make the recipe, let it cool, and then store it in individual containers for the week!

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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