Description
This delicious and healthy recipe combines flavor and nutrition in a quinoa and veggie dish, perfect for meal prep and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots)
- 1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- A pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating.
- In a pot, combine quinoa with 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Combine cooked quinoa and chickpeas with sautéed veggies, stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize using seasonal vegetables or swap chickpeas with black beans or lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg