Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Quinoa
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 head of garlic
8 oz sliced mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until garlic is soft and fragrant.
Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and add to a medium pot with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in roasted garlic. Add mushrooms and mix together. Serve hot.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
4 bell peppers
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place peppers in a baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked rice, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper until full. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Lemon Butter Salmon
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lemon, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Set aside.
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
Conclusion
Good recipes for dinner can be both flavorful and easy to make. These recipes are just a few examples of how you can elevate your weeknight dinners. From savory quinoa to stuffed bell peppers, and lemon butter salmon, these dishes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients. Try them out for yourself and impress your family and friends with your culinary expertise.
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