Easy Delicious Low Calorie Dinner Ideas for Healthy Eating

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Add bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in cherry tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes until tomatoes start to soften.
5. Add cooked quinoa and fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until spinach wilts.
6. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, and stir to combine.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
8. Enjoy your delicious low calorie dinner!