Mix up your dinner options with this deliciously nutritious recipe!

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 carrot, julienned

1 zucchini, sliced

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup snap peas, trimmed

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.

2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

3. Add the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrot, sliced zucchini, broccoli florets, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger.

5. Push the sautéed vegetables to the side of the skillet and pour the sauce into the cleared space. Allow the sauce to heat for a few seconds until it's aromatic, then mix it with the vegetables.

6. Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stir everything together until the quinoa is well coated with the sauce and the vegetables are evenly distributed.

7. Season the stir-fry with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a little heat, you can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

8. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley.

9. Serve the quinoa and vegetable stir-fry warm as a complete meal or as a side dish. You can also top it with some toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious quinoa and vegetable stir-fry!