Foods to Make from Scratch
Making food from scratch is a great way to enjoy delicious meals while controlling the ingredients and nutrition of the dish. This recipe will show you how to make a simple, yet flavorful dish that is sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve the quinoa salad warm or cold.
Nutritional Information:
This recipe yields 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 4g