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Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

My Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables features colorful quinoa, a nutritional powerhouse. I toss the quinoa with sweet, caramelized roasted vegetables and a light balsamic vinaigrette. It's a simple and elegant dish that's packed with color and flavor!  

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion, thickly sliced
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (yellow or red), sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 6-8 whole cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided use
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Place the onion, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic on a large roasting pan. Drizzle with 1½ tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle the thyme on top and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Roast in the oven until vegetables are softened and caramelized, 30-35 minutes. If using two baking sheets, rotate the pans halfway through.
  4. While vegetables are roasting, make the quinoa. Place the quinoa and vegetable (or chicken) stock in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer until cooked, 12-15 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat and transfer quinoa to a large bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the bowl.
  5. Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and toss to combine. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • I like to cook the quinoa in vegetable or chicken stock (rather than water) to infuse it with extra flavor.
  • This dish makes an excellent vegetarian entrée or side dish or can even be topped with grilled chicken or fish, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28.8g (10%) Protein 7.4g (15%) Fat 9.9g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.52g (8%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 5.6g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28.8g 10%
Protein 7.4g 15%
Fat 9.9g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.52g 8%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 5.6g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.