Description
Indulge in a vibrant Grilled Veggie Bowl with Quinoa, a colorful and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful bowl features a medley of grilled vegetables paired with fluffy quinoa, creating a hearty yet healthy meal that satisfies both the palate and your wellness goals. With its flavor-packed profile and customizable ingredients, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re preparing for a backyard barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner, this wholesome recipe is easy to make and deliciously fulfilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked tri-color or white quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium yellow squash
- 1 large red onion
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a mixing bowl, toss all vegetables with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, basil, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Grill marinated vegetables for about 5–7 minutes on each side until tender and charred.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sea salt & black pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble your bowl by starting with cooked quinoa topped with grilled veggies and drizzled dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg