Description
A collection of amazing healthy dinner recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa to the boiling broth and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; you can add any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
- For extra protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Serve with a side of mixed greens for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner recipes, quinoa recipes, vegetarian dinner