Description
A healthy dinner recipe that is simple and quick to prepare, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers
- 1 cup of chopped broccoli
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add bell peppers and broccoli. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and garlic powder. Cook for another 3 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and mix it with the sautéed vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
- Adjust vegetables based on your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner recipes, easy dinner ideas, quinoa recipes