Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
  • 3 cups prepared vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or other healthy vegetable oil
  • 2 medium yellow or red onions, or 1 of each, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 16-ounce bag shredded coleslaw cabbage
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, more or less to taste

Method

  • Combine the quinoa with the broth in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat, cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Test to see if the quinoa is done to your liking; if needed, add another 1/2 cup water and simmer until absorbed.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or stir-fry pan.
  • Add the onions and saute over medium-low heat until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and continue to saute until the onion is golden.
  • Add the cabbage, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, ginger, basil, thyme and lemon juice to the skillet.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and stir-fry until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked quinoa, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the parsley and dill, remove from the heat, and serve.