Easy Quinoa Bowl with Sausage and Peppers Dinner Idea

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I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes to make for my family on busy weeknights. This easy Quinoa Bowl with Sausage and Peppers is a family favorite. The Farmer John® Polksa Smoked Sausage gives this dish such great flavor! Add in the quinoa and arugula, and you've got a balanced meal that comes together fast! 

Quinoa Bowls are a Great Quick Dinner Idea

Each member of my family has very different tastes. My favorite recipes are ones where each person can add what they want. And I've come to realize that if my kids have a little say in what they are eating, they eat more of it.

My goal, as a busy mom, is to try to make my dinners in about 30 minutes. And I've learned that making meals in bowls is a great simple idea that we can get creative with. 

Quinoa is rich in protein and fiber, so it's a great base for building your meal on. Arugula has lots of calcium, so it's another great ingredient to include in a quick dinner idea.

Smoked Sausage and Peppers is a go-to meal idea for us, so I thought I would combine two of our favorites to make these delicious quinoa bowls. 

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How to Make a Quina Bowl with Sausage and Peppers 

Ingredients:

• 1 Farmer John(R) Polska Smoked Sausage Rope, sliced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Orange Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 Bag frozen quinoa, cooked
• 1 Bag arugula
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• Fresh basil, for topping
• Red pepper flakes, optional

I love using Farmer John Polska Smoked Sausage for quick meals. The flavor is delicious, it's super easy to cook, and my family always loves it. 

There are ways you can prepare this meal even faster. Look for pre-chopped onions and peppers (they sometimes have these in the produce section of my Ralphs or they have some in the freezer section). You can also buy the crushed garlic in a tube instead of having to get out your garlic crusher.

Frozen quinoa is a must! It's perfect every time, and you just pop it in the microwave and ignore it. 

Instructions:

1. Chop the onion and bell peppers.
2. Slice the dinner sausage.
3. In a large non-stick skillet, add olive oil and saute onions until soft tender.
4. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until nice and fragrant.
5. Add peppers and saute until soft but not mushy.
6. Add dinner sausage and heat through, mixing with peppers and onions as it heats.
7. In the meantime, make quinoa in microwave according to package directions.
8. To serve, add arugula in a bowl.
9. Top with quinoa.
10. Spoon a serving of sausage and peppers over the top of the quinoa.
11. Tear basil and add to the bowl.
12. Top with red paper flakes if desired. 

I love the little bit of spice that red pepper flakes give a dish like this but if you're not into it, just skip it. The warmth of the Farmer John dinner sausage and peppers makes the arugula wilt a little, which I love. 

This dish is hearty and filling and perfect as the weather starts to cool down. And while the ingredients are on the healthier side, this quinoa bowl is comfort food at its finest. 

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Yield: 6

Quinoa Bowl with Sausage and Peppers

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This easy dinner idea comes together quick and has great nutrition from the quinoa and arugula. Serve this Quinoa Bowl with Sausage and Peppers on busy weeknight for your family meal.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Farmer John Polska Kielbasa, sliced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Orange Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 bag frozen quinoa, cooked
• 1 bag arugula
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• fresh basil, for topping
• red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

1. Chop the onion and bell peppers.
2. Slice the sausage.
3. In a large non-stick skillet, add olive oil and saute onions until soft tender.
4. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until nice and fragrant.
5. Add peppers and saute until soft but not mushy.
6. Add sausage and heat through, mixing with peppers and onions as it heats
7. In the meantime, make quinoa in microwave according to package directions.
8. To serve, add arugula in a bowl.
9. Top with quinoa.
10. Spoon a serving of sausage and peppers over the top of the quinoa.
11. Tear basil and add to the bowl.
12. Top with red paper flakes if desired.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

6 Servings
Amount Per Serving Calories 270 Total Fat 21g Saturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 653mg Carbohydrates 12g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 1g Sugar 5g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 9g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

This quinoa bowl dinner idea can easily be modified to make an endless number of options. Just take whatever meals your family loves, and serve them over quinoa with arugula. 

Flavor Varieties for Your Next Quinoa Bowl: 

• German | Dinner sausage, sauerkraut, sauteed apples
• Jambalaya | Dinner sausage, shrimp, onion, green bell pepper, jalapenos, okra
• BBQ | Shredded chicken, jack cheese, cilantro, and a drizzle of barbecue sauce
• Stir Fry | Ground turkey, sliced carrots, green onions, broccoli, teriyaki sauce
• Chicken Parm | Chicken tenders, red sauce, mozzarella
• Taco | Seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro

More Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas:

• Creamy Chicken Eden Isle
• Pour and Stir Tortilla Soup Recipe

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea, you need to try this Quinoa Bowl with Sausage and Peppers. Your whole family will love this delicious dish!