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healthy dinner ideas

Healthy Dinner Ideas: 5 Simple Steps to Delight!


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Healthy dinner ideas that are easy to prepare and delicious.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup of spinach, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can of black beans, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and double the amount of water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  4. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and spinach. Cook until softened.
  6. Stir in black beans and garlic powder. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and add it to the vegetable mixture.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve warm, topped with avocado slices.

Notes

  • Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
  • Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables you like.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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