Diabetes-friendly dinner

Peruvian Quinoa Stir-Fry

Name: Peruvian Quinoa Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: latin american
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (rinsed); 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 1 zucchini (sliced); 1 red onion (sliced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ¼ cup cilantro (chopped); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

A flavorful quinoa stir-fry with Peruvian spices and vegetables.

Prep 15 minCook 20 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

32g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

220

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 zucchini (sliced)
1 red onion (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method

1
Cook quinoa in water until fluffy.
2
Heat oil in a pan, add bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Sauté until tender.
3
Add cooked quinoa, cumin, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
4
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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