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Quinoa And Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe

A healthy and colorful quinoa salad with roasted vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell pepper on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Toss to combine.
  5. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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