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spring dinners

spring dinners: 7 Fresh Recipes That’ll Brighten Your Table


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of fresh and light recipes perfect for spring dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of fresh spinach
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  3. In a large bowl, mix spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add cooked quinoa to the bowl with vegetables.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.
  7. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: spring dinners, light meals, healthy recipes