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Budget Friendly Healthy Meals

Delicious Budget Friendly Healthy Meals Ready in 45 Minutes

Enjoy budget friendly healthy meals with simple ingredients that are nutritious and delicious, perfect for busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots sliced
Protein and Grains
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Quinoa uncooked
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add spinach, bell peppers, and carrots; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in chickpeas, quinoa, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add water according to quinoa package instructions and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding different vegetables or spices to suit your taste preferences.

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