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healthy easy recipes

Healthy Easy Recipes: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Meals


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This is a collection of healthy and easy recipes that you can prepare quickly.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil.
  3. Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add vegetables and sauté until tender.
  6. Stir in black beans, cumin, and lime juice.
  7. Combine vegetable mixture with cooked quinoa.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.
  • This recipe can be served warm or cold.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy easy recipes