21 of the Best Real Simple Vegetable Stew Ever

15. Healthy Quinoa and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 lb red potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed
• 14 oz canned diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 lb frozen peas
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 8 oz monterey jack cheese, grated
• ½ cup minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add in the onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, coriander, and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat then lower to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the quinoa. Simmer for another 8 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and peas. Return to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve topped with cheese and cilantro.

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