Healthy Low Calorie Dinner Ideas You’ll Love

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup zucchini, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
3. While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts.
5. Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet, along with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, basil, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
6. If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese before serving. Enjoy your healthy low calorie dinner!