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Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad

A delicious and healthy vegan salad with grilled vegetables and quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Toss bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Grill vegetables for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and basil.
  7. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, toss to combine, and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegan
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