Description
A colorful and satisfying meal featuring quinoa, black beans, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for weight loss without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped bell pepper and zucchini; sauté until tender.
- Stir in black beans and corn, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add cooked quinoa to the skillet, season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove saponin. Feel free to vary vegetables depending on availability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner, vegetarian, weight loss, quinoa, black beans, quick meal