Description
Valentine’s Day recipe focusing on heart health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and spinach to the bowl.
- Toss to combine and serve warm.
Notes
- Quinoa is a heart-healthy grain.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: heart attacks, Valentine's Day, healthy recipes