June 28, 2018
When talking about nutrient dense foods, Quinoa is a powerhouse. Whether you’re a vegetarian looking to increase your protein intake or simply wanting to spice up your meals, quinoa is a great addition to your diet. This superfood is gluten-free, lower in carbohydrates than most grains, rich in fibre, minerals, iron and one of the few plant-based proteins to contain all 8 essential amino acids.
Wanna give quinoa a try? The following recipe is simple and incredibly versatile. It can be used as a side dish, both hot or cold, or as an easy meal. The vegetables and the broth listed in this recipe are easily adjusted to any food preferences you may have. Get creative and find the combination that works best for you and your family. Try it for supper tonight or your next potluck!
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rinsed quinoa [white, red, black or a combination]
- 4 cups of broth [vegetable, beef or chicken]
- 8 cups of chopped vegetables [peppers, onions, mushrooms & eggplants]
- Olive oil
Directions
- Preheat your oven at 400º on convection
- For easy clean up, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Dump all your chopped vegetables on it and spread them out to form 1 layer. If you can’t fit them all in, get a second pan
- Drizzle oil on them and toss them to make sure they’re all lightly coated.
- Pop them in the oven and bake them until they start browning on the edges tossing them around every 5 minutes or so
- Cook quinoa according to package directions using your broth instead of water for the liquid
- Once cooked, place your quinoa in a large mixing bowl and fluff it with a fork
- Add in your veggies
Serve and enjoy!
If you were planning to serve this as a cold salad, just cover and pop it in the fridge. Easy peasy.
