Description
A delightful and nutritious dinner recipe for kids that is easy to prepare and pleasing to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of diced carrots
- 1 cup of peas
- 1/2 cup of corn
- 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley 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 carrots, peas, corn, and bell peppers; sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or beans.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kids dinner ideas, healthy dinner, quinoa recipe, vegetable dish