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Kelly’s Super Healthy Veggie Quinoa Side Dish

by Jessie Daye

First published: January 10, 2013 | Updated: June 10, 2026

My Aunt Kelly makes this totally awesome tasting, and still totally healthy veggie quinoa. She actually made this big bowl of yumminess today, so of course I ate about two cups of it.

I was super pumped to be on this veggie-inspired diet all day ……
and then I totally ate 4 pieces of See’s Candy chocolate left over from Christmas
….. ugh ….. and a donut hole. 

#startingovertomorrow
#seriously

Kelly’s Super Healthy Veggie Quinoa

Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth (or veggie stock)
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb Brussels sprouts,  trimmed and halved
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup broccolini  

Directions
1. Combine stock and quinoa in a sauce pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until completely tender and all the stock has been absorbed. This takes about 15 minutes. Set aside.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

3. Add the garlic and then pan roast Brussel sprout halves, cauliflower, and broccolini until just starting to brown.

4. Remove from heat and mix veggies with the quinoa.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Kelly's Super Healthy Veggie Quinoa

Author: Jessie Daye
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Total 15 minutes
A healthy vegetable and quinoa side dish with roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and broccolini.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth or veggie stock
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1 cup cauliflower
  • 1 cup broccolini

Method

  1. Combine stock and quinoa in a sauce pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until completely tender and all the stock has been absorbed. This takes about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and then pan roast Brussel sprout halves, cauliflower, and broccolini until just starting to brown.
  4. Remove from heat and mix veggies with the quinoa.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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