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1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
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2. In a large bowl (I use a large Tupperware container with a lid) combine the cauliflower, broccoli, squash, 1/2 tablespoon oil, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Mix by hand (or shake the sealed container) until all the vegetables are thoroughly coated.
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3. Spread in a single layer onto two foil lined, greased rimmed baking sheets.
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4. Roast for 25 minutes. (If you haven't already cooked the quinoa, now would be a good time.)
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5. As the vegetables are roasting, start heating up 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan.
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6. Keeping the heat between low and medium (my dial was set between 3-4) add the diced garlic, onion and garlic salt. Cover but stir periodically, making sure the onion and garlic doesn't begin to burn.
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7. Once the garlic and onions have softened, turn the heat down to low and stir in the cooked quinoa along with the first amount of Parmesan and basil.
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8. By now, the vegetables should be done roasting. Once you pull them out, gently toss the vegetables with the quinoa and remaining Parmesan. Serve immediately.
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9. I usually serve this as a side dish with chicken or fish. Enjoy.
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For a 1 cup serving: 188 calories.
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Total fat 7g; saturated fat 2g; monounsaturated fat 3g; polyunsaturated fat 0g; trans-fat 0g Cholesterol 7mg; sodium 292mg; potassium 283mg
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Total carbohydrate 22g; dietary fiber 5g; sugars 3g; protein 10g
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Vitamin A 45%; Vitamin C 159%; Calcium 16%; Iron 6%