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
- 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.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped spinach and lemon juice, stirring until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.