Description
A comforting healthy dinner option that is easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of chopped spinach
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of chopped bell pepper
- 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.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the vegetable mixture.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Feel free to substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous.
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner options, easy recipes, vegetarian meals