Description
A simple and healthy dinner option that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the broccoli.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and add to the broccoli pan.
- Mix well and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- If using, sprinkle parmesan cheese before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy your healthy dinner!
Notes
- Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder to your taste.
- Substitute broccoli with other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: healthy dinner options