Description
A quick and nutritious vegetarian meal made with mixed vegetables, quinoa, and chickpeas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa or rice and chickpeas.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook everything for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg