Vegetarian Quinoa in Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Simple Quinoa in Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (prepared according to package instructions); 2/3 cup marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons freshly grated or shaved Parmesan cheese , or to taste; Frozen-thawed veggies, optional; Salt, to taste, optional; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional; Fresh basil , optional

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 2 servings

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Looking for a way to prepare quinoa? It doesn't get much simpler than this quinoa in marinara or spaghetti sauce recipe. It's vegetarian, quick and simple. It's not fancy, but if you just want a way to enjoy some quinoa, or if you're new to cooking quinoa, this is a good one to try, since the Italian spaghetti sauce flavors are so familiar. Omit the Parmesan cheese and use a bit of nutritional yeast if you want to make it vegan and dairy-free.

If you're eating gluten-free, double-check the ingredients if you're using jarred spaghetti sauce because the other ingredients are wheat- and gluten-free. Enjoy!

1 cup quinoa (prepared according to package instructions)
2/3 cup marinara sauce
2 tablespoons freshly grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Frozen mixed veggies, thawed, optional
Salt, to taste, optional
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional
Fresh basil, optional

Warm prepared quinoa stovetop or in a microwave with marinara sauce until well heated. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
If you'd like, stir in some thawed frozen veggies, top it off with a bit of salt and pepper, or some fresh Italian herbs, such as basil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
181	Calories
5g	Fat
27g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	181
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 506mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 453mg	10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.