Low Carb Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant, flavor-packed Low Carb Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables! Perfectly tender quinoa is infused with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parsley, creating a light, zesty base for a medley of roasted broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini, caramelized to perfection in olive oil. This gluten-free, nutrient-rich dish is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal option for meal prep, quick lunches, or a satisfying side dish. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and customizable seasoning, this recipe proves clean eating can be both delicious and satisfying. Serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled—it's just as versatile as it is tasty!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by chopping 2 cups of broccoli florets, slicing 1 large red bell pepper into strips, and dicing 1 medium zucchini into half-moons.

Step 5

Place the prepared vegetables on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 6

Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they're tender and slightly charred.

Step 7

While the vegetables are roasting, finely mince 2 cloves of garlic and chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley.

Step 8

Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Step 9

When the vegetables are done roasting, add them to the quinoa and toss everything together well.

Step 10

Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1285.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1127.3

Total Fat 55.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5489.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 34.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.9mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1002.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 44.5%