Description
A collection of easy and healthy dinner recipes for the family that provide comfort and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup of corn
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Serve with avocado slices for added creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy dinner recipes, family meals, comfort foods, healthy recipes