Description
Colorful Healthy Food Dishes are a delightful way to boost your nutrition while tantalizing your taste buds. This vibrant recipe combines protein-packed quinoa with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing, creating a bright, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or summer picnics. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite seasonal ingredients, this dish is sure to impress family and friends with its stunning presentation and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley, chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, dice bell peppers, chop cucumber into cubes, and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Once quinoa is fluffy and slightly cooled, transfer it to a bowl. Add the diced vegetables and chopped herbs.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, toss gently to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls or on plates with optional garnishes like extra herbs or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg