This quinoa recipe is a fantastic blend of taste and nutrition, satisfying both vegans and meat-eaters. Packed with roasted veggies bursting with flavor and coated in a creamy goddess dressing, this dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Not only is it delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make, ensuring a quick and rewarding cooking experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a delightful journey to create a vibrant and healthy meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.
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QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
Grab all of your garden-fresh produce for this quinoa with roasted vegetables. The tangy dressing and fresh herbs really make the flavors shine in this wholesome quinoa side dish. -Sonali Ruder, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place vegetables and garlic in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer vegetables and quinoa to a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and remaining oil; drizzle over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with herbs: toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUINOA WITH BUTTERY ROASTED VEGETABLES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare the quinoa according to the package directions. Set aside to cool.
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the garlic. Turn off the heat and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the carrots, parsnips, red onion and squash on a large rimmed baking sheet. Pour over half of the garlic butter, sprinkle on some salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast the vegetables, tossing occasionally, until they're nice and deep golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Pour the other half of the garlic butter into a bowl (reserve the skillet for the pine nuts). Add the lemon juice and some salt and pepper and whisk.
- Add the pine nuts to the reserved skillet, set over low heat and toast, tossing occasionally, until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
- To assemble the salad: Add the arugula to a large bowl, followed by the roasted vegetables, buttery dressing, quinoa, pine nuts and Parmesan shavings. Toss it all together and serve while still warm or at room temperature.
QUINOA WITH VEGGIES
I love quinoa and I wanted to make something that was flavorful and filling. The vegetables can be changed to your liking!
Provided by feminiSh
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring the quinoa, water, and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Once done, drain a mesh strainer, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
QUINOA & FETA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
Quinoa is a fine, protein-packed grain that helps to keep you satisfied until your next meal, making this veggie salad a great lunchbox filler
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain really well and set aside.
- Meanwhile heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the onion and peppers with 1 tbsp of the oil and seasoning on a roasting tray, then roast for 15 mins.
- Toss the courgettes and garlic with the rest of the veg and roast for another 15 mins.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with some seasoning. Stir in the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest and season with sugar to taste. Drizzle over the quinoa and toss together with the roasted vegetables and parsley. Crumble over the feta, toss gently again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11.2 grams sugar, Fiber 2.6 grams fiber, Protein 17.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium
ROASTED VEGGIE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: zucchini, sweet potato, cherry tomato, red onion, corn, lemon, olive oil, garlic salt, pepper, quinoa, apple cider vinegar, fresh parsley
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the zucchini, sweet potato, tomatoes, onion, and corn to the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with garlic salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly, keeping the vegetables separate on the pan.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl, and add the quinoa. Toss well.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the veggies and quinoa, and toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793 calories, Carbohydrate 120 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 5 grams
QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGGIES AND FETA
When I want to bust out of my salad rut, I roast a medley of veggies and mix them with fluffy quinoa, a super-nutritious grain. Make a double batch to have an encore salad waiting in the fridge.-Julie Piasecki, Franklin, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut carrots and zucchini in half and into 1/2-in. slices; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, onion, oil, garlic, oregano, pepper and salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Stir in corn; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Set aside to cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer quinoa to a large bowl; stir in the vegetables, parsley and basil. Sprinkle with cheese; serve with lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUINOA AND ROASTED VEGETABLES
Quinoa is a grain that is lighter than rice or couscous but has more protein than other grains. The recipe will serve more than 4 if you use it as a side dish rather than a main course.
Provided by Debra1113
Categories Grains
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with foil; spray foil with oil.
- Spread squash, tomatoes and onion on foil. Drizzle vegetables with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, savory and pepper.
- Place garlic cloves to one side of foil-lined pan.
- Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove garlic from pan. Set aside to cool.
- Bake remaining vegetables for 15 to 20 min more or until tender.
- Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse guinoa. Drain.
- In saucepan combine broth and water. Bring to boil.
- Stir in quinoa. Return to boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 mins or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Squeeze softened garlic from each clove. Discard skin. Stir in garlic into quinoa.
- Add roasted vegetables to quinoa mixture. Toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 22.8, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.2
QUINOA VEGETABLE MEDLEY
I came up with this recipe with items I had on hand. It turned out pretty tasty, so I thought I'd share it.
Provided by Crystal
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and quinoa. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir the mixture until the quinoa becomes light brown in color and has a toasted fragrance, 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly pour in the stock, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium heat, and stir in the zucchini, mushrooms, and celery; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the baby spinach and garbanzo beans, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 603.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH QUINOA
Roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash are the stars of this quinoa-based dinner. Tahini sauce comes in handy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss squash and Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons melted coconut or extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and paprika. Roast, rotating pan, until golden and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Make sauce: Pulse garlic, tahini, vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, water, chives, parsley, and cilantro in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss roasted vegetables with quinoa and 2 tablespoons sauce.
- For each serving, toss with 1 1/4 cups spinach and adjust seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 269 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, roast the vegetables until they are slightly caramelized and tender.
- You can use any type of vegetables you like in this recipe. Some popular options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and sweet potatoes.
- If you don't have time to roast the vegetables, you can also use pre-cooked vegetables from the grocery store.
- The goddess dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on salads, vegetables, and even meat. It's also great for marinating tofu or tempeh.
- You can adjust the amount of herbs and spices in the dressing to suit your taste.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This quinoa with roasted veggies and goddess dressing is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's also easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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