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quick easy healthy meals

Quick Easy Healthy Meals: 5 Ways to Delight in Nutrition


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of quick and easy healthy meal ideas for busy individuals.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add chopped vegetables and sauté until tender.
  6. Add chickpeas to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the quinoa and mix with the vegetable and chickpea mixture.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to swap vegetables based on your preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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