Roasted Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Lentils and Spinach

This Roasted Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Lentils, and Spinach is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for a healthy midnight meal. Packed with protein and fiber, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 100 grams
• Chickpeas (canned) - 200 grams, drained and rinsed
• Green lentils - 100 grams, cooked
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and red onion. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper, and toss to coat.
3. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
4. While the vegetables are roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa with 200 ml of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, cooked lentils, and fresh spinach.
6. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice to the bowl, and toss gently to combine.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your hearty salad warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, which aids in digestion and keeps you full.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables and legumes.

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