Quinoa Corn Chowder
A hearty and healthy quinoa corn chowder that's perfect for a cozy meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa, corn, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender.
- Stir in milk and let it warm through for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.