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Best Vegan Low-Calorie Recipe

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A delightful combination of flavors and textures in a low-calorie vegan dish that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in the chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add the spinach. Stir until wilted.
  4. Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
  5. Taste the dish and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving warm.

Notes

Don’t overcook the quinoa, and feel free to customize the vegetables based on what’s available.

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