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Quinoa with Roasted Rainbow Vegetables
Colorful veggies are roasted to perfection, then combined with quinoa and garlic-balsamic dressing. Easy to prepare and great made ahead of time!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 medium bowls
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa (uncooked)
- 12 oz. asparagus
- 2 bell peppers (I use 1 orange + 1 yellow)
- 1 small red onion
- 12 oz. cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach
- salt to taste
For the garlic-balsamic dressing:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.*
- Cut asparagus into about 1 1/2-inch pieces, woody ends removed. Cut bell peppers and onion into 3/4 to 1 inch squares. Place on baking sheet. Add cherry tomatoes. Salt if desired.
- Place in oven and roast for 25 minutes, or desired tenderness.
- Meanwhile, cook the quinoa: Place 1 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained) in a small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a light boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and set aside.
- When quinoa is done cooking, immediately place in a large bowl and toss with spinach. (The heat from the quinoa will lightly wilt the spinach.)
- Pour dressing over quinoa and mix well to combine. Add roasted vegetables and stir.
- Salt to taste (or add fresh basil, or a splash more balsamic if desired). Great served warm or chilled.
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Notes
- *For oil-free roasting: Place a sheet of parchment paper (or Silpat) on the baking pan. Feel free to roast with a drizzle of oil if you prefer, however.
- Onions: If you're not a fan of onions, you can omit or replace with another vegetable. (They're fairly strong in this recipe.)
- Herbs: Fresh basil or parsley is a flavorful addition as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
547mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2422IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6medium bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 547mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2422IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.