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Healthy Dinner Recipes That Feel Comforting

Healthy Dinner Recipes That Feel Comforting

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  • Author: MARILYN RECIPES
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These healthy dinner recipes that feel comforting are perfect for cozy evenings at home. Roasted vegetables, hearty grains, and flavorful proteins create nourishing, satisfying meals that everyone will love. Quick, easy, and wholesome, these recipes bring warmth and joy to your dinner table.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups seasonal vegetables, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas or lentils
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Toss vegetables with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper; roast 20–25 min.
  3. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth until fluffy.
  4. Sauté onion and garlic, add chickpeas and thyme, cook 5 min.
  5. Combine quinoa, roasted vegetables, and chickpeas. Stir in nutritional yeast.
  6. Adjust seasoning; garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Roast vegetables for maximum flavor. Lemon juice brightens flavors at the end. Add nutritional yeast for a cheesy, dairy-free touch. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg