If you’re looking for a delicious quick quinoa supper then this dish is for you! Quinoa is gluten-free and works great as a side or main meal! You mix it with sauteed veggies, add some tahini sauce, and it is fluffy, delicious, easy, and healthy!
![Creamy tahini dressing over delicious quick quinoa and sauteed veggies](https://i0.wp.com/sarahshealthyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/250784947_1297149370706457_4094617423642913075_n-1.jpg?resize=960%2C720&ssl=1)
The Veggies
The slightly sauteed veggies (carrots, onions, garlic, green onions, mushrooms, and spinach) make this a main course dish! You will be stuffed on just one bowl (although you might end up having two because it tastes so good!) I did not saute the veggies as long as I normally do for this dish. The quinoa is very light and fluffy and you want it to have some crunch. Plus, it’s healthier for you if you don’t cook the life out of your veggies! I’m still not a fan of raw foods but I’m getting there!
![Fresh and crunchy green onions finely diced](https://i0.wp.com/sarahshealthyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/250291144_420734359549871_1488322233514243516_n-1.jpg?resize=960%2C720&ssl=1)
The Sauce
The tahini sauce was really fun to create! You could even try it with my Chickpea Sauce but I wasn’t quite sure what flavor I wanted so I started out with two ingredients and continued to build from there. The lime was added at the last minute as a hunch. There were a few in my fridge about to go bad so I thought I’d give it a try. WOW! It really makes the flavors pop in your mouth and makes you lick your bowl clean (Or maybe that’s just me being a busy Mom and missing out on my lunch, I was starving!)
![Smooth and creamy tahini dressing dripping off a fork](https://i0.wp.com/sarahshealthyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/251533414_930416831157137_4504207186289442706_n-1.jpg?resize=960%2C720&ssl=1)
Quinoa
Quinoa is actually a seed but it acts like a grain! Takes only 15 minutes on the stove to make; you just bring two cups of water to a boil and add your one cup of quinoa, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed! You can find my favorite brand here. It is gluten-free as are all my recipes and is very high in protein, antioxidants, and vitamins! It’s also low in calories; only 222 in one cup! Use quinoa in place of rice, cauliflower rice, or any other grain called for in a recipe!
![A delicious dish of fluffy quinoa, creamy tahini dressing and slightly sauteed veggies with fresh lime slices as a garnish](https://i0.wp.com/sarahshealthyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/251559874_314854006715035_5155639018217977093_n-1.jpg?resize=960%2C720&ssl=1)
Put it all together
I had cooked some lentils and rice just in case I needed it to make the dish more filling but the quinoa held up its end of the bargain! This works as a main dish or can be served as a side along with some chicken if you’re into a more Paleo lifestyle. I can’t wait to hear in the comments how you loved it!
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Delicious Quick Quinoa
Equipment
- Non-stick skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 medium carrots sliced thin
- 3 garlic cloves diced
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2.5 ounces green onions chopped fine
- 8 ounces sliced bella mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Sauce
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tbsp balsalmic vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp Bragg's Amino Acids (Or soy sauce)
- 4 tbsp water
- the juice of one lime
Quinoa
- 1.5 cups uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Cook the Quinoa
- Bring the water and quinoa to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until the water is all absorbed. Set aside to cool for at least 5 minutes covered.
Sautee the Veggies
- Heat a medium non-stick pan and saute the onions, garlic, and green onions until soft. Add the carrots and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until tender. Turn off the heat. Add in the spinach and let it wilt slightly. Remove from heat.
- Add in the cooked quinoa
Prepare the Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a cup and stir until well combined. Pour over the dish. Garnish with fresh lime slices. Enjoy!
Really delicious recipe! Very easy and quick to make, which is a bonus when making plant-based. The sauce is really tasty and versatile. You could use it for salad or a different veggie bowl!
Awe, thank you so much! Yes, the versatility of the sauce is so much fun! I like to make extra and use it as a dressing for my Buddha Bowl!