Description
Quick and easy low cholesterol meals to help you maintain a healthy diet without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- Bring water to a boil in a pot, add quinoa, and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add spinach and tomatoes, cook until spinach wilts.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and mix in the sautéed vegetables.
- Stir in feta cheese (if using) and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use low-fat feta cheese for a lower cholesterol option.
- Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: quick meals, easy recipes, low cholesterol, healthy dinner