Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Recipe

Name: Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Zucchini, Chopped; 1 whole Small Eggplant, Chopped; 1 whole Red Onion, Chopped; 1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked; 1/4 cups Balsamic Vinegar; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 15 ounces, weight Canned Low-Sodium Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed; 1/2 cups Fresh Basil, Roughly Chopped; ⅓ cups Crumbled Goat Cheese; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 whole Zucchini, Chopped
1 whole Small Eggplant, Chopped
1 whole Red Onion, Chopped
1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked
1/4 cups Balsamic Vinegar
1 clove Garlic, Minced
15 ounces, weight Canned Low-Sodium Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
1/2 cups Fresh Basil, Roughly Chopped
⅓ cups Crumbled Goat Cheese
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Place zucchini, eggplant and red onion on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons (or more, if needed) of olive oil to coat.
2
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
3
Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
4
To make dressing, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
5
Combine roasted vegetables, quinoa and chickpeas in a large bowl.
6
Pour dressing over mixture and mix well.
7
Top with fresh basil and goat cheese.
8
Serve cold, at room temperature, or warm.

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Zucchini, Chopped, 1 whole Small Eggplant, Chopped, 1 whole Red Onion, Chopped, 1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Quinoa

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