Quinoa bowl with roasted veggies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium-sized zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium-sized eggplant, cubed
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is cooked through. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sliced peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and red onion with olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder.
- Spread the veggies in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender and browned.
- To assemble the bowl, divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with the roasted veggies, fresh parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Calorie Breakdown (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 8g