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
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetables.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture.
- 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