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Discover a quick and easy 30-minute One-Pot Quinoa and Veggie Stir-Fry packed with prebiotic-rich quinoa, vibrant veggies, and gut-friendly flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Why You’ll Love This One-Pot Quinoa and Veggie Stir-Fry
This dish is your weeknight hero—it’s flavorful, packed with nutrients, and requires minimal cleanup. Everything cooks in one pot, making it perfect for busy days when you need something quick and satisfying without having to run through the drive-thru.
What Makes It Gut-Friendly?
Let’s break down why each ingredient is working overtime to make your gut happy:
✔ Ginger: A well-known remedy for nausea and indigestion, ginger also helps reduce inflammation in the gut.
✔ Garlic-infused oil: Reduces food triggers to garlic and promotes digestive balance.
✔ Pepper and carrots: Add fiber to support healthy bowel movements.
✔ Quinoa: A prebiotic-rich grain that helps fuel the good bacteria in your gut while being gluten-free and gentle on digestion.
Prebiotics feed the healthy bacteria in your gut, while the fiber will work to keep you fuller longer.
Why You’ll Keep Coming Back to This Recipe
This recipe uses a simple base that is easy to customize for a variety of tastes.
Try experimenting with different veggies and herbs to change things up. Things like spinach, boy choy, cucumbers, or even lemon pepper and chives.
Make it once, and you’ll want it in your weekly rotation—especially on busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast.
How to Customize Your Quinoa Stir-Fry
This recipe is super flexible, so you can adjust it to fit your needs or taste:
• Protein Boost: Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for an extra does of lean protein.
• Swap Veggies: Again, changing up the veggies can transform this dish into one with completely different flavors, making a versatile recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Recipe Breakdown
Here’s the short version of how simple this is:
- Quinoa: The base of the meal, full of prebiotic fiber.
- Carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and snap peas: A colorful medley providing fiber and nutrients.
- Ginger: Adds warmth and supports digestion.
- Garlic-infused oil: Great for flavor without the high-FODMAP issues of raw garlic.
A satisfying and hearty meal that will keep your gut happy, too.
Why This Recipe Matters
Gut health and convenience don’t have to be opposites. This recipe proves you can have a nutritious, gut-boosting meal that’s simple to make and seriously tasty.
- Soothes and calms your digestive system thanks to ginger and infused oil.
- Nutrient-rich ingredients like the fiber-rich quinoa and veggies.
- Tastes amazing: take-out fare without the take-out gut issues.
It’s proof that eating for gut health doesn’t have to be complicated—or boring.
One-Pot Quinoa and Veggie Stir-Fry
Course: DinnerCuisine: Gut-HealthyDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutesDiscover a quick and easy 30-minute One-Pot Quinoa and Veggie Stir-Fry packed with prebiotic-rich quinoa, vibrant veggies, and gut-friendly flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups filtered water
1 tbsp Low-Sodium Roasted Chicken Better then Bouillon
2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil (or regular olive oil)
1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger or pre-packed paste
2 tbsp gluten-free tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Fresh cilantro or green onions (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat 1 tbsp of garlic-infused olive oil over medium heat. Add the quinoa and toast for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
- Simmer: Add the broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Sauté the Veggies: While the quinoa is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of garlic-infused oil in a small pan over medium heat. Sauté the carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and snap peas for 5-7 minutes or until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Combine: Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently stir in the sautéed veggies.
- Flavor Boost: Add the grated ginger, tamari, and sesame oil (if using) to the pot. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, or green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Tips & Variations
•Don’t skip rinsing the quinoa—it removes bitterness.
•Pair with a side salad or miso soup for a complete meal.
•Leftovers? Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Make It and Share It
Ready to add this One-Pot Quinoa and Veggie Stir-Fry to your weeknight rotation? Let me know how it goes by sharing your version – snap a pic and tag me! (@guthealthcoachcheryl on Insta) Let’s spread the love for simple, healthy meals!
Looking for more refreshing gut-friendly dinner ideas? Check out our 10-Minute Minestrone Soup – perfect for batch cooking, too!
