Description
A collection of healthy meal ideas for balanced nutrition.
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup
- Cucumber – 1 medium
- Red bell pepper – 1 medium
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
- Feta cheese – 1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
- In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: healthy meal ideas, nutritious recipes, balanced meals