Veggie and Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 medium bell pepper, diced
• •1 medium carrot, diced
• •1 cup broccoli florets
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 cucumber, diced
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tablespoons lemon juice
• •1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

4. 4

   While quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice bell pepper, carrot, and cucumber; halve cherry tomatoes; and chop broccoli into florets.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with the olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar (if using).

6. 6

   Add the prepared veggies and parsley to the quinoa and toss gently to combine.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired, and serve immediately.