Description
A simple and comforting recipe for a healthy weeknight dinner that you can prepare quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa to the boiling broth, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini, cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and oregano, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine vegetable mixture with cooked quinoa.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can swap quinoa with brown rice if preferred.
- Add your favorite protein like chicken or tofu for extra nutrition.
- Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy weeknight dinners, quick dinner recipes, vegetarian meals