Description
A collection of meal preparation ideas to streamline your cooking process and enhance your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers
- 1 cup of chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup of black beans
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and black beans, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Variations can include adding grilled chicken or tofu for protein.
- For a spicy kick, incorporate jalapeños or chili flakes.
- Plate with a drizzle of balsamic reduction for aesthetic appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meal preparation ideas, quinoa recipes, vegetarian meal prep