Description
A flavorful quinoa dish packed with nutrients, fresh vegetables, legumes, and nuts, perfect for a quick lunch or hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, carrots)
- 1 cup Legumes (e.g., black beans, chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup Nuts and seeds (e.g., walnuts, pumpkin seeds)
- 1 teaspoon Herbs and spices (e.g., garlic, cumin, parsley)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Prepare vegetables and legumes by chopping them. Cook as desired (roasting, steaming, etc.).
- Toss cooked quinoa with the prepared vegetables, legumes, nuts, and spices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or cold as a meal or side dish.
Notes
Rinse quinoa well before cooking and experiment with different seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, vegetarian, healthy recipes, meal prep