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summer meals dinner

summer meals dinner: 7 Vibrant Ideas to Savor This Season


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

Description

A refreshing and easy summer meal perfect for dinner.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and feta cheese.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add quinoa to the vegetable mixture and drizzle with dressing.
  8. Toss gently to combine and serve.

Notes

  • Can be served warm or cold.
  • Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: summer meals dinner