Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Quinoa is a highly nutritious and protein-rich grain that is also gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for a healthy meal. This quinoa salad with roasted vegetables is a great way to incorporate this superfood into your diet, while also enjoying the rich flavors of roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Quinoa
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Zucchini, Diced
- 1 Yellow Squash, diced
- 1 Red Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water and drain. Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
- While the quinoa is cooking, place the diced vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the bowl, along with the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the quinoa salad warm or cold, as desired.
Notes
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Quinoa is a highly nutritious and protein-rich grain that is also gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for a healthy meal. This quinoa salad with roasted vegetables is a great way to incorporate this superfood into your diet, while also enjoying the rich flavors of roasted vegetables. Ingredients:- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water and drain. Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
- While the quinoa is cooking, place the diced vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the bowl, along with the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the quinoa salad warm or cold, as desired.
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