
A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean lunch featuring roasted vegetables, fluffy quinoa, creamy feta, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve.
In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
While the quinoa is cooking, toss the eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned, flipping halfway through.
While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the lemon-herb dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and cherry tomatoes.
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Divide the quinoa bowl among serving bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetables before roasting.
You can substitute other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
To save time, use pre-cooked quinoa.
Add Kalamata olives for a more authentic Mediterranean flavor.
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