Prime Video Ultra Spiced Quinoa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A nutrient-packed, spiced quinoa dish inspired by the variety of content available on Prime Video. This mediterranean-inspired vegan (vegetarian) ready in about 55 minutes pairs quinoa, vegetable broth, chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup quinoa, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until the quinoa is toasted.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Mix well.
6. Step 6: Serve warm with additional cilantro or lemon wedges.