Description
This Warm Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Vegetables is a wholesome and flavorful dish that is perfect for a nutritious meal. The combination of fluffy quinoa and caramelized roasted vegetables topped with feta cheese and fresh herbs creates a satisfying and delicious bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or almonds
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Lemon wedges or drizzle of lemon tahini sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss sweet potato, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and broccoli with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables: Spread the seasoned vegetables on the baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Cook the quinoa: In a saucepan, combine quinoa, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let it steam off the heat for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa into serving bowls, top with roasted vegetables, feta, seeds or nuts, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon or sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings based on your preferences, such as adding avocado slices or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Feel free to mix and match different vegetables for the roasting, depending on what you have on hand or enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
