Crockpot Quinoa and Vegetables

Course: dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: Vegan

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 391kcal

Author: Amanda Carlisle

Looking for a tasty vegan crockpot option or just something healthy?! Check out this Crockpot Quinoa and Vegetables recipe that turns out delicious every time!

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Equipment

6 Qt Crockpot

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Quinoa
3 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
1 onion small, chopped
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet red pepper medium, chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 Cup green beans fresh, chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon cilantro or basil; depending on your taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional spices garlic, salt, seasoned salt, etc (to taste)

Instructions

Rinse Quinoa
Dump it into the crock pot. (I used 6 quart)
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat.
Stir in broth, veggies, pepper and garlic. Reserve cilantro for before serving.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-4.
The quinoa is done when you can fluff it with a fork and it is tender. Liquid should be absorbed into quinoa.
Top with fresh cilantro and serve.
You can mix in garbanzo beans or black beans to add protein to this dish and turn it into a meal

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