Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into large strips
1 red onion, sliced into thick wedges
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
Step 2: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with a small amount of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Place the vegetables on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until tender and charred. Remove from the grill and once cool enough to handle, chop into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
Step 6: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature for a perfect healthy summer meal.
Notes
Add 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts for extra texture and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy summer, quinoa bowl, grilled vegetables, mediterranean dinner, gluten-free summer recipe

