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Easiest Vegan One Pot Quinoa

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Easiest One Pot Vegan Quinoa - Ready in under 30 minutes, healthy, hearty and full of flavor. #healthy #vegetarian #quinoa #vegan #onepot #hearty #simple #quick #recipes

Greetings. One may have concluded that I had died with my two month absence from blogging, but I am here to disappoint by letting you know that I am, unfortunately, alive! Amongst all the crazy of my life I couldn’t find any time to cook let alone blog (I was also hella lazy), but I’m finally back! To kick the post-mortem blogging into gear, I have a One Pot Vegan Quinoa recipe to share with you guys. If you’re a frequent reader, you’ll know how lazy I am – so One Pot Dishes are the way to go in my household of one. I hate washing up and I hate having a million things happening at once, so this Vegan One Pot Quinoa dish is a godsend.

Easiest One Pot Vegan Quinoa - Ready in under 30 minutes, healthy, hearty and full of flavor. #healthy #vegetarian #quinoa #vegan #onepot #hearty #simple #quick #recipes

What’s great about this Vegan One Pot Quinoa is that it comes together in under 30 minutes, and makes enough for 4 meals – leftovers for days! It’s very hearty and filling, and packs a mean protein punch. I start off by lightly frying off some White Onion, Sweet Potato and Red Bell Pepper until soft. I then add in drained Chickpeas, Sun Dried Tomato, sliced Green Olives, Vegetable Broth, White Quinoa and Water to the pot. Everything is left to simmer gently until the liquids have been absorbed, and this nommy Vegan Quinoa is finally crowned with some Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Spinach and chopped Cilantro. Couldn’t be simpler than that my bruhs.

Easiest One Pot Vegan Quinoa - Ready in under 30 minutes, healthy, hearty and full of flavor. #healthy #vegetarian #quinoa #vegan #onepot #hearty #simple #quick #recipes

I don’t really need to say anymore because I’ll just let the recipe (and the final product) do the talking, but this Vegan One Pot Quinoa is definitely one to add to the weekly recipe repetoire. It is super easy to make, heart healthy, gluten free, super stick to your ribs  (TRUST ME, I’M STUFFED after even half a portion) and just an overall healthy meal that everyone can enjoy – carnivores included. Scroll down for the full recipe and here’s to hoping I start regularly blogging again! Cheeeeeeers!

One Pot Quinoa

Crazy Vegan Kitchen
This one pot quinoa is a delicious quick and easy vegan recipe perfect to feed a crowd!
4.5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 White Onion Diced
  • 1 small Sweet Potato diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Mixed Herbs
  • 1 14 oz can Chickpeas drained (420 gram can)
  • 1 cup Green Olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup White Quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 3 cups Baby Spinach loosely packed
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat Olive Oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Garlic, White Onion, Sweet Potato, Red Bell Pepper, Red Chilli Flakes and Dried Herbs. Sauté until fragrant and vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  • To the saucepan, add Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes and drained Chickpeas. Stir to combine.
  • Add uncooked White Quinoa to the pot and stir to combine. Pour in Vegetable broth and sugar and stir for 10 seconds. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to simmer for 20 - 25 minutes until liquid has been absorbed.
  • Once cooked, leave covered for another 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove lid and stir in Baby Spinach and Coriander. Let sit for a few minutes to allow Spinach time to wilt.
  • Season with Salt and Pepper as necessary and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingSodium: 1666mgCalcium: 133mgVitamin C: 55mgVitamin A: 8603IUSugar: 16gFiber: 14gPotassium: 1170mgCalories: 357kcalSaturated Fat: 2gFat: 12gProtein: 14gCarbohydrates: 53gIron: 6mg
Keyword one pot quinoa, vegan quinoa recipes
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    Comments

    1. Melissa says

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      Just made this and it was fantastic!!
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      • Amrita says

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        Glad you enjoyed it!! :)
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    2. Mary says

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      I love quinoa! This recipe looks so simple and deliciouss! I appreciate that kind of meal, it's great for lunch :)
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      • Amrita says

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        Thanks Mary! It keeps really well in the fridge as well so it's great to make at the start of the week.
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    3. Guy Rittger says

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      FYI - The cherry tomatoes aren't included in the ingredients list, though they are referenced in the recipe and shown in the photos.
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      • Jen Greupner says

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        I wondered the same thing. Also, I'm curious about the sugar in the ingredient list. It's not mentioned above in the description, and it's not mentioned in the directions. Are we suppose to add it at some point or is that a mistake? Thanks!
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        • Amrita says

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          Hey guys, my bad, I'll edit it in now!
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          • Guy Rittger says

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            Let me add that the recipe is superb. I made a triple batch, in two stew pots, and took it to a party where I was the only vegan. It was devoured and I shared the recipe with two people. My 78-year old mother made it, too. It's that simple and delicious. I'm making it again this weekend.
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            • Amrita says

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              Wow, that is such an amazing comment, made me smile! I'm so glad you and your mum enjoyed it, thank you so much for coming back to let me know - appreciate it!!!
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    4. Barbara says

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      Thank you Amrita! This recipe has everything I look for: simple, fast, colour, big on flavour and nutrient loaded. Great for the millions of singles everywhere!
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    5. Judy says

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      Don't you think there is a cookbook in your future? You certainly have enough amazing recipes to include. I have several cookbooks that were written by women who started with a blog. Neither have unique yet easy to prepare recipes like yours. I'm putting in my order for 2!
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      • Amrita says

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        Wow thank you for that! I may work on an E-book should I have the time in the near future, and you'll get those two for free ;)
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    6. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

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      Glad to have you back and with a delicious recipe!
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      • Amrita says

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        Thank you Rebecca!!! xxx
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