Mediterranean Quinoa Soup

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 180 g Quinoa; 1 l vegetable broth; 2 medium zucchini; 2 medium bell peppers; 3 medium tomatoes; 1 medium onion; 3 clove garlic; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g oregano; 5 g basil; 15 ml lemon juice; 6 g salt; 2 g pepper

A light and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired soup with quinoa, vegetables, and herbs. A healthy and delicious make-ahead option.

Total: 45 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Open in lopu

Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 245
Protein: 8 g
Fat: 8 g
Carbs: 36 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Quinoa180 g
vegetable broth1 l
zucchini2 medium
bell peppers2 medium
tomatoes3 medium
onion1 medium
garlic3 clove
olive oil30 ml
oregano5 g
basil5 g
lemon juice15 ml
salt6 g
pepper2 g

Method

4 steps

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
Add diced zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the quinoa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until quinoa is tender.
Stir in oregano, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper before serving.