Description
A quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipe packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini, cook until tender.
- Stir in black beans, cooked quinoa, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and heat through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be prepped in advance and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
Keywords: simple vegetarian dinner, quick vegetarian meal, easy veggie dinner, healthy vegetarian recipe