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🌿 Easy Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe

This vibrant quinoa and vegetable stir-fry is packed with plant-based protein, crisp-tender veggies, and bold, savory flavors. It's the perfect weeknight meal that’s nutritious, quick, and completely customizable.
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Ingredients
  

  • 🧂 Ingredients:
  • For the stir-fry:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 medium carrot julienned or sliced thin
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ½ cup snow peas or green beans
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa preferably cooled or day-old
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Optional protein add-ins:
  • ½ cup edamame cooked
  • 1 block tofu pressed and cubed, pan-fried or baked
  • 1 cup chickpeas roasted or sautéed
  • Optional toppings:
  • Chopped cilantro or basil
  • Crushed peanuts or cashews
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • 🔪 Instructions:
  • Make the Sauce:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha (if using), sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
  • Stir-Fry the Veggies:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the Vegetables:
  • Add bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and snow peas. Stir-fry for about 5–7 minutes, until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp. Stir in the green onions and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the Quinoa:
  • Add the cooked quinoa and optional edamame or tofu to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything and stir to coat well. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce is slightly absorbed.
  • Serve:
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh herbs, nuts, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime. Serve hot.