Have a fiesta on your plate with this easy and delicious vegetable confetti quinoa. This dish is colourful, satisfying, and affordable. A perfect side, this salad pairs perfectly with lean meats like chicken or turkey. Make extra and set some aside for tomorrow’s lunch!
What do you need to make this recipe?
1 cup quinoa, rinsed (You can swap this for couscous if you don’t have quinoa, just make sure you follow the cooking instructions on the package as it cooks much faster than quinoa)
1 cup vegetable broth (chicken or beef broth are also good)
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tsp canola oil
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 carrot
1 zucchini
1 each red and yellow pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
What would you add to this meal to make it your own? We want to hear your variations!
Check out the full recipe here.
