Quinoa Lunch for One recipe

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Ingredients

½ cup water
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
¼ cup red quinoa
½ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup chopped cooked broccoli
1 cup baby spinach, chopped

Nutrition Info

224.7 calories
carbohydrate: 41.1 g
cholesterol: 0.1 mg
fat: 3.3 g
fiber: 7.9 g
protein: 10.2 g
saturatedFat: 0.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 291.7 mg
sugar: 5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine water, carrots, quinoa, and chicken bouillon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until nearly all water has been absorbed and outer ring of quinoa grain is visible, 10 to 12 minutes.

  2. Add broccoli and spinach to the pot, stir, and cover to allow spinach to wilt. Continue to cook until all water is absorbed and vegetables have been heated through, about 5 minutes more.

  3. Spoon quinoa and veggies into a bowl and serve.

Recipe Yield

1 serving

Recipe Note

Quinoa and fresh veggies make a wholesome and filling lunch that tastes great and is quick to prepare when cooking for one. Can easily be adjusted to make additional servings.

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