One-pot quinoa is so delicious, full of flavor, and makes a perfect side dish. Easy protein-packed one-pot vegan quinoa recipe. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this nourishing vegan quinoa is well-loved in my home. I love the texture, and the nutritional profile is much richer than that of rice.
Here it goes:
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- 1 cup quinoa (soaked)
- 3 celery stalks
- 2 carrots (medium)
- 2 cup water (filtered)
spices
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt (sea salt)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tsp universal spice mix
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or ghee)
Garnish (optional)
- 1 tbsp cashews (roasted)
- 1 tbsp black currants (or raisins)
- Soak quinoa for 3-4 hours to promote the production of essential for digestion enzymes and to increase nutrient availability. Rinse thoroughly under running water through a fine-mesh colander. Drain well and set aside.
- Chop celery into fine cubes.
- Melt coconut oil (or ghee) in a deep skillet on medium heat, add Universal spice mix. Combine well and warm up the spices.
- Transfer chopped celery to a skillet. Mix well, cover with a lid and saute for about 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, peel and shred carrot using the fine setting. Combine shredded carrots with celery and saute for another 5 min. or until caramelized.
- In a kettle, set 2 cups of filtered water to a boil.
- Transfer quinoa into a skillet, roast slightly while continuously stirring for 1 to 2 minutes (watch me do it in the video).
- Add boiling hot water into a skillet, stir well, add salt and pepper, cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15 min. or until all liquid is gone.
- Optional: Add a teaspoon of vegan butter, black currants (or raisins), along with roasted cashews, and serve right away.
Be Alive🌱,
❤ Love, Julia
food philosophy
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Hey Julia,
I’ve watched and tried some of your recipes, especially Almond yogurt (love it) and overnight oats. Wanting more meal and snack ideas that kids also would love to eat. Can you put up some recipes and also do videos when you can. Great journey so far, blessings and best wishes.
Thank you so much Sirisha for your kind words. I’m very happy you tried the recipes and are enjoying them. I’m really thankful for you letting me know what kind of recipes and videos you are interested in. It’s very helpful for me. I definitely would post them in the near future. 🙏
Hello Julia,
I realize most foods are better fresh, do you think this recipe would hold it’s integrity if i could only make it the night before and serving it the next day as an early dinner? Is it okay to reheat and/or serve chilled?
Thank you for your tips! I appreciate it!
From a sattvic perspective, it is always better to eat the food within 2 hours of cooking it; but it is not always possible nowadays. A lot of people have crazy busy schedules, and oftentimes you just have some leftovers (I love to call them cook-overs) from your beautiful meals. I would never throw away my cook-overs! 🙂.
If the meal is not eaten within 2 hours, it is considered to be a neutral pranic meal. That’s all. I think it is 100% better than anything store-bought, pre-packaged, made by the restaurant cook, or produced by the machine.
This particular recipe you can reheat on the stove (never in the microwave!); it tastes great when served at room temperature over arugula or baby spinach leaves (like a quinoa salad).
Most importantly, serve it with love, eat it with gratitude, and enjoy every bite of it.
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I would like to try this recipe but can you please tell me what the ingredients are for Universal sattvic spice mix are.
Thank you
Matty
Here it is, Matty 🙂 👉🏻 Universal Sattvic Spice Mix
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Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes! I tried this one and enjoyed it very much, with modifications as follows:
Celery is not in season here. Instead I added kohlrabi, zucchini, green beans and a small green chili. After cooking I turned off the flame and added a cup of coconut cream made from your coconut milk recipe. Came out creamy and delicious!
Thanks again.
P.S. I couldn’t find the video for this recipe
Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for sharing your creative modifications! Kohlrabi, zucchini, green beans, and a touch of green chili sound like fantastic additions, and the coconut cream must have made it wonderfully rich and creamy. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I love how you’ve made the recipe your own – that’s exactly what cooking should be about. Experimenting and adapting based on personal taste and available ingredients often leads to the best culinary discoveries.
Regarding the video, I apologize for the confusion. I’ve recently updated my content, and some videos are no longer available. But I’m thrilled you still found the recipe and made it your own.
It’s always a joy to hear how these recipes come to life in different kitchens! Thank you again for your kind words and for sharing your cooking experience.
Happy cooking! 🙏🏻🌺