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Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad

A healthy and colorful salad with quinoa and roasted vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place chopped zucchini and red bell pepper on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and parsley. Toss well.
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetables
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