You’ll love this delicious recipe featuring quinoa, corn, tomatoes, and zucchini. This is a healthy, colorful, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal. This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish.

 

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups vegetable broth or water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium zucchini, diced

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Juice of 1 lime

Optional: avocado slices and crumbled feta cheese for topping

 

Instructions:

Cook the Quinoa according to direction: Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Prepare the Vegetables:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until it starts to soften.

Combine and Season:

Add the corn and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.

Stir in the cooked quinoa, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

Finish and Serve:

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Serve warm, topped with avocado slices and crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Tips:

You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.

All ingredients can be found at Edge of the Woods. Enjoy your nutritious and tasty quinoa and vegetable medley!