Description
A nutritious quinoa dish packed with colorful vegetables and protein-rich black beans, perfect for picky eaters and weight loss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced vegetables and sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the vegetable mixture in the skillet and mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Customize vegetables to your liking and add spices for extra flavor. Great for meal prep and versatile for various serving styles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner, quinoa, black beans, vegetarian, meal prep, picky eaters, weight loss