Description
Discover how to make a nutritious Rainbow Roasted Veggie Quinoa Power Bowl packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a healthy meal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (180 g)
- 2 cups water (480 ml)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (3 g)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g)
- 1 cup baby spinach (30 g)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (15 g)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (40 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove quinoa from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
- On a baking sheet, combine red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle vegetables with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano over the vegetables.
- Toss vegetables to coat evenly with oil and spices.
- Spread vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables.
- Add baby spinach and gently toss to combine.
- Top the mixture with sliced avocado.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Add a splash of fresh lemon juice to the quinoa before combining with the roasted veggies for a burst of flavor.
- Customize this dish by incorporating your preferred vegetables like mushrooms or asparagus into the mix.
- For a protein boost, top the quinoa and veggies with grilled chicken or tofu.