Description
A nutritious and colorful quinoa roasted veggie bowl packed with protein-rich quinoa and perfectly caramelized vegetables, finished with bright lemon juice for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water or vegetable broth
- 1 pepper, chopped Red bell pepper
- 1 pepper, chopped Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced Zucchini
- 1 small, chopped Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 lemon Lemon juice
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Oven – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Step 2: Prepare Vegetables – Toss bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet.
- Step 3: Roast Vegetables – Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- Step 4: Cook Quinoa – Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water or broth in saucepan; bring to boil.
- Step 5: Simmer Quinoa – Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed completely.
- Step 6: Assemble Bowl – Fluff quinoa with fork, transfer to serving bowl. Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle with lemon juice.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove bitter coating called saponin
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even roasting and consistent texture
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet – vegetables need space to caramelize properly
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor in your quinoa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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