Description
A collection of tasty meal ideas for culinary enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and cherry tomatoes, cooking until softened.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the vegetable mixture with quinoa and mix well.
- Plate and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Consider serving with a lemon vinaigrette for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meal ideas, quinoa recipes, healthy meals