QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGGIES AND FETA

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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

3 medium carrots
2 small zucchini
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon wedges

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

nazmus sakib
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I love the combination of roasted veggies and quinoa.


Rita ekter
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This recipe is a great source of protein and fiber.


Adnan Aman
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This dish is so easy to make.


Ayomide Fashiku (LORD_FASH)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Humaira Arshad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roasted veggies.


Tif Asuman
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I love the combination of roasted veggies and quinoa. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal.


Jack Five
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This dish is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Samar Jones
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Deshia Kitchen
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I love the combination of roasted veggies and quinoa.


bajaj Sharma
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, to give it a little extra flavor.


Taylor Moffett
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This dish is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually use whatever roasted veggies I have on hand, and it always turns out great. The quinoa is cooked perfectly, and the feta adds a nice salty flavor.


Sesra Rube
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted veggies add a lot of flavor, and the feta is a great addition. I usually add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, to give it a little extra flavor.


Abraham Tetteh
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This recipe is a great way to get your veggies in. I used roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, and they were all cooked perfectly. The quinoa was also cooked perfectly, and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this


Bilal Chadhar
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The roasted veggies were flavorful and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The feta added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Waseem Hassan
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This dish was delicious! I used roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The feta added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jerin Chowdhury
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used a variety of roasted veggies, including broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. The quinoa was cooked perfectly, and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe a


DJ Dan
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The roasted veggies add a lot of flavor, and the feta is a great addition. I usually add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, to give it a little extra flavor.


Sarah Odartey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I had some roasted broccoli and cauliflower, and they worked perfectly in this dish. The quinoa was cooked perfectly, and the feta added a nice salty flavor.