Spicy Veggie and White Bean Quinoa

Vegans should try this spicy quinoa dish with carrots, bell pepper, white beans, tomatoes, and giardiniera for an easy one-pot dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 (10 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 4 ounces hot giardiniera

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, bell pepper, and onion until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, quinoa, giardiniera, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.