Easy Delicious Low Calorie Dinner Ideas for Healthy Eatin...

Easy Easy Delicious Low Calorie Dinner Ideas for Healthy Eatin... — a delicious Mediterranean recipe Ready in 15 minutes prep + 25 minutes cook. low-calorie ...

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 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 quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in cooked quinoa, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add chopped spinach and lemon juice, stirring until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
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