Zesty Mediterranean Quinoa Stir Fry
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this quick and delicious Zesty Mediterranean Quinoa Stir-Fry. This healthy dish is packed with protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and tangy olives, all tossed in a zesty lemon mustard dressing 🍋 It’s the perfect meal for busy weeknights, light lunches, […]
Ingredients
- 1 cupquinoa, rinsed
- 2 cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
- 1lemon, juiced
- ¼ cupred onion or shallot, finely chopped
- 1 canchickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
- 1heaping handful baby spinach
- ½ cupolives, sliced
- 3 tbspolive oil (divided)
- 1 tspdijon mustard
- optional: feta
- optional: mint
- optional: parsley
Directions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, mustard, lemon juice and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until softened for about 1 minute. Add the quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and olives, stirring occasionally until spinach is wilted and chickpeas are heated; about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Turn off the heat. Drizzle over the lemon sauce, and stir to coat evenly. Garnish with feta cheese and chopped herbs and serve warm.