Description
Calorie deficit meals that are light, filling, and delicious can turn your weeknight dinners into a vibrant affair. This quinoa dish, brimming with fresh vegetables and delightful flavors, is the perfect solution for busy evenings. Quick to prepare and satisfying to eat, it ensures you stay on track with your calorie goals while enjoying a meal that brings the whole family together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add chopped red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Mix in the cooked quinoa and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg