Description
A simple low calorie meal prep recipe that is easy to make and perfect for healthy eating.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa to the boiling broth and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
- While quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the broccoli, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, combine the quinoa and roasted vegetables in a large bowl.
- Serve warm or store in meal prep containers.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- You can substitute vegetables based on your preferences.
- This recipe is great for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Boiling and Roasting
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: low calorie meal prep