Description
A healthy and visually appealing dinner recipe perfect for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and parsley to the quinoa.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy, quinoa, vegetarian, dinner, guests