Description
A collection of 10 delicious and healthy bites, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
- Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package directions.
- Let cooked quinoa cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture.
- Add chopped parsley and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
- Portion into 10 equal bites.
- Enjoy your healthy meal!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or black beans.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: approx. 150
- Sugar: approx. 3g
- Sodium: approx. 150mg
- Fat: approx. 7g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 20g
- Fiber: approx. 3g
- Protein: approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg