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Healthy Lunch Delight

A Wholesome and Flavorful Lunch to Energize Your Day

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Healthy Lunch Delight

About this recipe

Elevate your midday meal with our Healthy Lunch Delight, crafted to perfectly balance flavor and nutrition. This dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate, offering a vibrant combination of fresh vegetables, protein, and whole grains. Designed for busy lifestyles, this recipe comes together quickly without compromising on quality or taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add quinoa, reduce to a simmer, and cover for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add bell pepper, and sauté until soft.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with mint, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

  6. 6

    Serve over a bed of spinach and top with crumbled feta cheese.

Chef's tip

Perfect for a nutritious and fulfilling midday meal, this dish keeps well for meal prep and can be easily adapted with seasonal vegetables.

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