Description
Explore delicious alternative Thanksgiving meals for a festive celebration.
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 2 cups
- Vegetable broth – 4 cups
- Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn) – 1 cup
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1, chopped
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) – 1/4 cup, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion, sauté until soft.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Can substitute quinoa with rice or couscous.
- Add nuts for extra crunch.
- Great as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: alternative thanksgiving meals, vegetarian thanksgiving, healthy thanksgiving recipes