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not heavy dinner recipes

Not Heavy Dinner Recipes: 7 Light Meals for Joyful Nights


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of light and healthy dinner recipes that won’t weigh you down.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
  • 1 cup of quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender.
  5. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetables.
  7. Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe is quick to prepare.
  • You can use any vegetables you have on hand.
  • Perfect for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: light dinner, healthy dinner, not heavy dinner recipes