Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this delightful one-pan Vegetarian Dinner for Easy Cleanup! Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this healthy dish features protein-packed quinoa and chickpeas combined with fresh cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini. Perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends, this recipe guarantees minimal cleanup while delivering a vibrant and tasty meal that the whole family will love. With its quick preparation and customizable ingredients, enjoy a hassle-free cooking experience that lets you savor every bite without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- Olive oil
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, combine rinsed quinoa with vegetable broth.
- Add chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet.
- Season with oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the cover and stir in feta cheese if desired. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and veggies are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg