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    Home » Recipes » Diabetic, Keto and Gluten Free

    Gluten Free Vegetable Quinoa

    Published on December 6, 2022 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    gluten free vegetable quinoa
    This Vegetable Quinoa recipe is not only super easy to make but it is also delicious AND Gluten Free! Ready in about 40 minutes.
     
    gluten free vegetable quinoa

    I wanted to do something a little different with the quinoa I was making for dinner one night and decided to add some vegetables to it. And as a bonus, this recipe is Gluten Free!

    vegetables simmering in saucepan

    For the vegetables, I decided to use the basics: onions, green bell pepper, carrots and celery. But you can easily substitute for your favorite combination of veggies. Just try to stay close to the listed quantities on the recipe card to get everything well-balanced.

    Quinoa simmering in saucepan
    Quinoa Simmering in Vegetable Juice

    For the vegetable juice, you can use whatever brand you have on but probably the most popular is the V8 brand. Since they offer regular, low-sodium and spicy versions you get to pick which one you prefer for this recipe.

    Gluten Free Vegetable Quinoa

    If you don't have any vegetable juice / V8 on hand you can use some tomato juice. Doing so will only slightly change the overall flavor profile of this delicious dish.

    gluten free vegetable quinoa

    🍚 Benefits of Quinoa

    Quinoa has less calories and carbs than rice.
    It has more protein than rice.
    Quinoa they say, keeps you full for longer than rice.
    Quinoa can help with weight loss.

    bag of quinoa

    ♨️ Cooking Quinoa

    While not necessary, you might want to rinse the quinoa before cooking it. Most of the quinoa available in stores is "pre-rinsed" but it can't hurt by running it under a little more water "just in case".

    gluten free vegetable quinoa

    For more great recipes with Quinoa, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Mexican Street Corn Quinoa
    • Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos
    • Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil
    • Quinoa Tabbouleh

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Gluten Free Vegetable Quinoa recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Olive Oil, Green Bell Pepper, Yellow Onions, Celery, Carrots, Vegetable Juice, Water, Salt, Quinoa, Dill Weed and Ground Black Pepper.

    🥣 How to make Gluten Free Vegetable Quinoa

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green bell pepper, onions, celery and carrots. Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions have softened.
    Stir in the vegetable juice, water and salt and bring to a boil.
    Add the quinoa. Stir, and reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer covered for about 25 minutes (DO NOT STIR) until all the liquid is absorbed by the quinoa.
    Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the dill weed and ground black pepper.

    gluten free vegetable quinoa

    Gluten Free Vegetable Quinoa

    This Vegetable Quinoa recipe is not only super easy to make but it is also delicious AND Gluten Free! Ready in about 40 minutes.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 201 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • ½ Cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped
    • ½ Cup Yellow Onions, chopped
    • ½ Cup Celery, chopped
    • ½ Cup Carrots, finely chopped
    • 1 ¼ Cups Vegetable Juice, such as V8
    • ¾ Cup Water
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Cup Quinoa, rinsed and drained
    • ½ teaspoon Dill Weed
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green bell pepper, onions, celery and carrots. Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions have softened.
    • Stir in the vegetable cocktail juice, water and salt and bring to a boil.
    • Add the quinoa. Stir, and reduce the heat to medium low and let simmer covered for about 25 minutes (DO NOT STIR) until all the liquid is absorbed by the quinoa.
    • Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the dill weed and ground black pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 303mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3429IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Kelly

      December 10, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      I love Quinoa, but had never tried the gluten free recipe. It turned out just great. Loved it. I will make it this way from now on.

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