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Italian Quinoa Stew with Vegetables and Meatballs

Hey you there! Are you ready for a delicious, nutritious, and healthy meal? This recipe is a delightful twist on the traditional Italian stew. Instead of pasta, we use quinoa, which gives this dish an extra nutritional boost. The meatballs are juicy and full of flavor, and the vegetables add a delightful freshness to the dish. The great thing about this recipe is that it's super easy to make and you can easily adjust it to your own taste. No stress, just get cooking in the kitchen!

Preparation Time
30 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 200 grams quinoa
  • 500 grams ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  •  salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Facts
fat 20
kcal 450
carbs 45
protein 26

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
  2. 2 Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Add the bell pepper and zucchini to the pan and cook until soft.
  4. 4 Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
  6. 6 Add the cooked quinoa to the pan and mix everything together. Voila, your Italian quinoa stew is ready to serve!