Description
A simple and healthy dinner recipe that is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- Bring water to a boil in a pot, add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and mix with the vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any vegetables you prefer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner, quinoa recipe, vegetarian meal