Confetti Quinoa

Brighten up your table with Confetti Quinoa, a colorful and nutrient-packed dish that's as vibrant as it is delicious! This easy-to-make recipe combines fluffy quinoa with a rainbow of sautéed vegetables, including red, yellow, and green bell peppers, sweet carrots, and juicy corn, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Infused with aromatic garlic, red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish delivers bold flavors in every bite. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a light vegetarian main course, Confetti Quinoa is gluten-free, packed with plant-based protein, and ready in just 35 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as beautiful to look at as it is to eat! Keywords: colorful quinoa recipe, healthy quinoa dish, gluten-free quinoa recipe, vegetarian quinoa side.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1 small, diced red onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
• 1 zest and juice lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, grated carrot, and diced red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and frozen corn. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the corn is heated through.

Step 6

Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet with the vegetables and stir to combine evenly.

Step 7

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir well.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1557.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1167.4

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3619.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 35.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.3mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1780.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 56.1%