Description
A healthy and flavorful dinner option focusing on clean eating principles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and combine with the vegetable mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Try different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy recipes dinner clean eating