Description
A nutritious and flavorful dish for a healthier dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini, cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the vegetable mixture with the cooked quinoa.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthier dinner recipes