One-Pot Superfood Meals for Busy Weekdays
One-Pot Superfood Meals for busy weekdays. Discover 7 quick, healthy, nutrient-packed dinners that are easy to cook and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup chickpeas cooked or canned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Add garlic, turmeric, and paprika. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in broccoli, kale, bell pepper, zucchini, and chickpeas. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add quinoa or rice and vegetable broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat. Cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes until grains are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice, and stir.
- Top with feta or nutritional yeast if desired. Serve warm.