Description
Discover a collection of easy and healthy vegetarian dinner recipes perfect for weeknights. These wholesome meatless meals are designed for quick preparation and nutritious eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked quinoa or brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in chickpeas, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve the healthy vegetarian dinner mixture over cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Enjoy your delicious and nutritious vegetarian meal!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
- This recipe makes great leftovers, perfect for a quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg