Description
A collection of healthy and hearty meal recipes that are both delicious and nutritious, perfect for those looking to maintain a balanced diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the quinoa. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Garnish with fresh basil and feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice for a different texture.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy and Hearty Meals, nutritious recipes, balanced diet