Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables – Healthy, Fat-Free Dish

Name: Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables – Healthy, Fat-Free Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: quinoa; vegetable broth; red onion, roughly sliced; garlic cloves, finely chopped; Vegetables of choice (e.g. eggplant, bell pepper, carrots, or potato slices); handfuls of cherry tomatoes; handful of fresh herbs (e.g. parsley or cilantro); Sea salt and black pepper to taste; handful of fresh basil; lemon juice

40 min
easy
350 kcal

This quinoa salad with roasted vegetables is a wonderfully light and nutritious dish, perfect for a healthy diet. Prepared without fat and full of fresh ingredients like quinoa, roasted vegetables, and herbs, this salad is not only delicious but also an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber. The combination of quinoa and roasted vegetables with fresh basil and a splash of lemon juice brings summery freshness and healthy energy to the plate – perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.

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Ingredients

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

250 g quinoa

500 ml vegetable broth

1 red onion, roughly sliced

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Vegetables of choice (e.g. eggplant, bell pepper, carrots, or potato slices)

2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes

1 handful of fresh herbs (e.g. parsley or cilantro)

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1 handful of fresh basil

3 Tablespoon(s) lemon juice

Preparation

Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Cook the quinoa according to package instructions with the vegetable broth. Meanwhile, roast the onions and garlic in a pan without fat. Add the prepared vegetables (e.g. eggplant, bell pepper, carrots, or potato slices) and sauté until roasted flavors develop. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, add the cherry tomatoes and toss everything in the pan. Mix the cooked quinoa with the roasted vegetables, stir in the lemon juice, and garnish with fresh basil.