Description
A collection of healthy weeknight dinner recipes that are quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini; cook until tender.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Add cooked quinoa, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Mix well and heat through.
- Serve topped with avocado slices and cilantro.
Notes
- For added protein, include grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Try different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy weeknight dinners, quinoa, vegetarian, quick meals