Description
A simple and healthy dinner recipe that is perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chopped vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add quinoa and salt to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add black beans, cumin, and paprika to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and combine it with the vegetable mixture.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Use any combination of vegetables you like.
- Make sure not to overcook the quinoa.
- Rinsing quinoa removes its bitter coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- 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: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy recipes dinner