Easy Quinoa recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and drain.
  3. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  4. While the quinoa cooks, toss the diced vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly browned.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve warm or cold as a side dish or add in some diced chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.

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