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light meals for dinner healthy eating easy recipes

Simple 30-Minute Light Meals for Dinner Your Family Craves


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and healthy light meals for dinner that are easy to prepare.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Boil water in a pot and add quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, mix quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss gently and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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