Quinoa Corn Stew

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Ingredients

• 1 cup red quinoa
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp black pepper or chili powder
• 1 yellow zucchini, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the red quinoa thoroughly and set it aside. Chop the carrot, onion, tomatoes, zucchini, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, corn kernels, and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Stir in the rinsed quinoa, water, salt, black pepper (or chili powder), paprika, turmeric, and cumin powder. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 6

Garnish with freshly chopped mint and serve warm with grains or flatbreads. This colorful quinoa dish combines sweet corn, tender vegetables, and fluffy quinoa into a wholesome, comforting meal.

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