Quinoa and Vegetable Stew with Andean Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

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A hearty, earthy stew featuring quinoa and Andean vegetables, simmered with fresh herbs for a comforting meal. This Bolivian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs quinoa, vegetable broth, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Bolivian cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup, rinsed quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 medium, diced (1/2 inch cubes) potatoes
1 medium, diced carrots
1 cup (fresh or frozen) corn kernels
1/2 cup, diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
1/4 cup, fresh or 1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 1 cup rinsed quinoa, 1 medium diced potato, 1 medium diced carrot, 1 cup corn kernels, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. Bring to a gentle boil.
Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes until quinoa is tender and vegetables are soft, stirring once halfway. Remove lid and stir in 1/4 cup fresh oregano and 1 tbsp lime juice.
Step 4: Simmer uncovered 5 more minutes to thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.