Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked tri-color or white quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 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
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with vegetable broth and sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, basil, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Toss sliced vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, onion rings), mushrooms, and asparagus in the marinade until well coated.
- Grill the marinated vegetables for about 5–7 minutes on each side until tender and slightly charred.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork in serving bowls, top with grilled veggies, drizzle with dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, minced garlic; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to add proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for an extra boost. Use fresh herbs like cilantro or basil as toppings for added flavor. Experiment with other vegetables such as eggplant or cherry tomatoes for variety.