Heart-Healthy Flavorful Rice Quinoa Mix
Elevate your mealtime with the "Heart-Healthy Flavorful Rice Quinoa Mix," a nutrient-packed dish that's as wholesome as it is delicious. This vibrant recipe combines hearty brown rice and protein-rich quinoa simmered in savory vegetable broth, enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and oregano. Fresh bursts of flavor from chopped cilantro, zesty lemon juice, and juicy cherry tomatoes bring this dish to life, while olive oil adds a subtle richness. Perfectly balanced, this recipe is ideal as a side dish or a satisfying light main course. Ready in under an hour, it’s a fantastic choice for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice and quinoa under cold water to remove any excess starch and bitterness. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the cumin, oregano, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, and cook the spices for 1 minute to release their flavors.
Add the rinsed quinoa and rice to the pan, stirring well to coat with the spice and onion mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the quinoa and rice are cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes to allow the grains to fluff up.
Before serving, gently mix in the lemon juice, fresh cilantro, and cherry tomatoes for a burst of freshness.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your heart-healthy flavorful meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4085 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2286 mg | 49% | |
*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.
