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health dinner recipes

Health Dinner Recipes: 5 Comforting Meals for Your Family


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

Description

A collection of healthy dinner recipes that are easy to prepare and comforting.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a pan.
  5. Add diced vegetables and sauté until tender.
  6. Add chickpeas, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pan.
  7. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff quinoa with a fork and mix with the vegetable and chickpea mixture.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy your healthy dinner.

Notes

  • Substitute quinoa with brown rice for a different texture.
  • Use any vegetables you have on hand; frozen vegetables work well too.
  • For added protein, include grilled chicken or tofu.
  • Adjust seasonings to suit your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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