Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad
A protein-packed salad featuring roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and a lemon-tahini dressing.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 large Sweet Potato
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- 0.25 cup Feta Cheese(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse quinoa and cook in 2 cups of water until fluffy, then set aside to cool.
- 3
Dice the sweet potato, bell pepper, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- 5
Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
- 7
Combine the cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables in a large bowl.
- 8
Drizzle with the dressing, toss well, and top with feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
310
kcal
Protein
9
g
Carbs
42
g
Fat
13
g
Fiber
7
g
Sugar
5
g
Sodium
280
mg
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