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Quinoa with Roasted Veggies

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A vibrant, protein-packed bowl of fluffy quinoa tossed with a rainbow of oven-roasted vegetables and a bright lemon-herb finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or water for lighter flavor)
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 °F / 220 °C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared sheet.
  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
  4. Meanwhile, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. Transfer cooked quinoa to a serving bowl. Add roasted veggies, parsley, and lemon juice. Gently fold to combine; taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Swap in seasonal vegetables (butternut squash, mushrooms, or broccoli) using the same roasting method.
  • For added crunch, sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds or slivered almonds on top just before serving.
  • The dish keeps well refrigerated up to 4 days; enjoy leftovers cold as a salad.
  • Make it a complete meal by adding a can of rinsed chickpeas during the final 5 minutes of roasting.

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Keywords: quinoa bowl, roasted vegetables, vegan dinner, gluten-free, healthy meal prep

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