Quinoa & Beef Zucchini Skillet

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is nutritious, while rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, canned are often cheaper.

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 1 cup of quinoa; cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes.

Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and cook for 4 minutes.

Add diced red pepper and zucchini; cook for 4-5 minutes.

Add 250g of ground beef and minced garlic; cook for 5 minutes and set aside the beef.

Add 250g of tomato sauce and 1/3 cup of water to the skillet; reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve and enjoy.

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