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Good Food: 5 Simple Tips for Healthy Quinoa Bliss


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for a healthy meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of quinoa
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of chopped vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
  • 1 cup of black beans, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa, water, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté chopped vegetables until tender.
  5. Add black beans and cumin to the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes.
  6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and mix it with the vegetable mixture.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • This dish is versatile; you can add any vegetables you prefer.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: good food, healthy meal, quinoa recipe