Baked Quinoa Salad

This Moroccan-inspired Baked Quinoa Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish packed with protein and aromatic spices. The combination of roasted vegetables and chickpeas creates a satisfying meal that's both hearty and healthy.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 150 grams
• Chickpeas (canned) - 200 grams, drained and rinsed
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable broth - 300 milliliters

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
3. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
4. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, red onion, and minced garlic.
5. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables, then sprinkle with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
6. Spread the seasoned vegetables onto a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
8. Transfer the quinoa salad mixture into a baking dish and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your Moroccan Baked Quinoa Salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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