Easy Healthy Low Calorie Dinner Ideas for Weight Loss — M...

Easy Easy Healthy Low Calorie Dinner Ideas for Weight Loss — M... — a delicious mediterranean recipe Ready in 10 minutes prep + 25 minutes cook. vegetarian &...

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the diced bell pepper and chopped zucchini, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and dried oregano, cooking for an additional 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Once the quinoa is ready, fluff it with a fork and combine it with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Drizzle with lemon juice and mix well.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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