Description
A simple and healthy dinner recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in black beans and cooked quinoa. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to rinse the quinoa to remove bitterness.
- You can use any vegetables you have on hand.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthier dinner recipes