Description
A delightful recipe for a healthy dinner that balances flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add red bell pepper and zucchini; cook until tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Add cooked quinoa to the skillet. Mix well.
- Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonality.
- Serve with a drizzle of balsamic reduction for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner, quinoa recipes, vegetarian meals