1 cup of quinoa, rinsed 2 cups of water or vegetable broth Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, etc.), diced 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
In a medium saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced vegetables, and chopped parsley or cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
These recipes should give you a good starting point for some delicious vegetarian meals
Let me know if you need more ideas or variations.