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Quinoa with Vegetables & Fish

Quinoa as a complete protein source, with Mediterranean-roasted vegetables and tender white fish — uncomplicated and filling.

🍽️ 1 serving ⏱️ ~10 min active 🔥 ~15–20 min cooking ⓘ Active vs. hands-off time 🟢 easy Dinner
Andreas Heumann · Pillar 2: Nutrition · ThriveZone Meals
Quinoa mit Gemüse & Fisch - ThriveZone Meal

Nutrition per serving

44 g
Protein
62 g
Carbs
17 g
Fat
575
kcal

Ingredients

  • Quinoa (cooked)200 g (cooked weight)
  • White fish (baked)180 g
  • Roasted vegetables (bell pepper, zucchini, tomato)150 g
  • Olive oil10 g
  • Fresh herbs (basil, oregano)as needed
  • Salt, pepperas needed

How to make it

  1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
  2. Toss the vegetables with oil and herbs and roast at 200 °C for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Bake the fish alongside for 8–10 minutes.
  4. Plate everything together and season with salt and pepper.
🌱 Provides

Omega-3 & complete protein. Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids and the white fish contributes omega-3 — a complete natural combination. Food first, then supplement on purpose. More in the Supplement Compass → Heart topic

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