Quinoa with Blistered Tomatoes
This easy Quinoa with Blistered Tomatoes recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian meal. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, juicy blistered cherry tomatoes, smoky paprika, and creamy feta, it’s a nutritious dish ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 200 g quinoa (red, white or mixed)
- 1 ¾ cups water
- pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium 150 g red onion, sliced
- 2 cups 350 g cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth or water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp. 33 g crumbled feta for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a saucepan, bring 1 ¾ cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 -18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they blister and start to burst.
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid slightly reduces. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve with two serving options:
- Option 1 - Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and toss everything together. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with crumbled feta.
- Option 2 – Divide the cooked quinoa between 3-4 bowls. Top with the tomato mixture and garnish with crumbled feta.
Notes
How Many Calories in Quinoa and Blistered Tomatoes?
| Calories (1 serve, 10oz/300g): 263 kcal | Calories (per 100g): 88 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein: 9.2 g | Protein: 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates: 38.5 g | Carbohydrates: 12.8 g |
| Fat: 8.1 g | Fat: 2.7 g |