Description
Roasted Veggie Grain Bowls with Citrus Dressing are a colorful and nutritious meal that brings together perfectly roasted vegetables, hearty grains, and a zesty citrus dressing. This vibrant dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it an ideal choice for healthy meal prep or impressing guests at dinner. With sweet bell peppers, tender zucchini, and fragrant red onion, each bowl offers a delightful burst of flavor. Plus, it’s customizable to suit your taste preferences?perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (wedged)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions.
- Chop bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into bite-sized pieces; place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over veggies; add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread veggies on a baking sheet in a single layer; roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While veggies roast, whisk together lemon juice and remaining olive oil in a small bowl.
- Fluff cooked quinoa; divide into serving bowls. Top with roasted veggies and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg