Detox Quinoa & Vegetable Stew That is Actually Filling
This Detox Quinoa and Vegetable Stew is designed to fill your body with plant nutrients but still be satisfying enough to count as a meal. How many times have you tried to have a simple detox vegetable soup as a meal and have been left famished and cranky? This stew packs in 6 different vegetables along with quinoa and sweet potatoes making it nutirent dense and filling. The quinoa provides carbohydrates and protein. The sweet potato adds complex carbohydrates and beta carotene. Serve it with avocado for a healthy fat over top and you have a nutrient dense balanced meal.
Equipment
- Large pot or dutch oven with lid
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth Recommended Brand: Pacific Foods
- 1 Cup Quinoa
- 3 Large Carrots Chopped into 1-Inch pieces
- 3 Celery Stalks Chopped
- 3/4 Cup Cabbage
- 1 1/2 Cup Fresh Green Beans (Chopped) Chopped in inch sized pieces
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Whole White Onion Diced
- 5 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Sweet Potato Unpeeled - Chopped in 1/2-Inch Cubes
- 2 Tomatoes Diced
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp Salt Add more to taste
- 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper Add more to taste
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into desired sizes.
- Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot with a lid.
- On medium-high heat sauté garlic, onions, and bell pepper with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika for 5 minutes or until soft.
- Add the carrots, sweet potato, green beans, celery, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Sauté for another five minutes or until the vegetables are fragrant and fully coated in the spices.
- Stir in 4 cups of low sodium vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add in the quinoa, tomatoes, and cabbage. Let simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the quinoa and sweet potatoes are fully cooked.
- Add in the remaining two cups of broth to reach the desired stew consistency.
- Serve topped with avocado for a completely balanced meal!