Savory Vegetable and Quinoa Bowl

This Savory Vegetable and Quinoa Bowl is a wholesome and colorful dish packed with nutrients. It's a delightful combination of roasted vegetables and protein-rich quinoa, perfect for a healthy dinner.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Spinach - 2 cups, fresh
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 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 medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
3. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic.
4. Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
5. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
6. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
7. Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and combine them with the quinoa and spinach in a large bowl.
8. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from quinoa.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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