High-Protein Veggie Bake: Easy and Delicious Dinner Delight
Enjoy a hearty and nutritious dinner with this high-protein veggie bake, perfect for a midweek meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large bowl, mix quinoa with black beans, corn, bell pepper, zucchini, and spices.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegan option, skip the cheese.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: High-Protein Veggie Bake