Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa (170 g)
- 2 cups water (480 ml)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- On a baking sheet, toss red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, fluff quinoa with a fork and mix in roasted vegetables and mixed greens.
- Add lemon juice and feta cheese if using. Toss to combine and serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for roasting.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, roasted vegetables, healthy recipe