Description
A simple and healthy dinner recipe that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, add olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
- Add quinoa, salt, and water to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a separate pan, sauté mixed vegetables with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Combine quinoa with vegetables and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Quinoa is a great source of protein.
- You can substitute vegetables based on your preference.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
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: easy dinner recipes healthy