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Quinoa with Veggies Recipe

A healthy and easy-to-make quinoa recipe with mixed vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. 4. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and mix it with the sautéed vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetarian
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