3 Sides Recipe
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Ingredients
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Roasted Vegetables
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Quinoa Salad
Method
Roasted Vegetables
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and peel the carrots, and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Core and slice the bell peppers into strips. Trim the ends of the zucchini and slice them into half-moons.
- 3
Season the Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the prepared vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- 4
Roast the Vegetables
Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 5
- 6
Prepare the Garlic
While the potatoes are cooking, peel and mince the garlic cloves.
- 7
Quinoa Salad
- 8
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
- 9
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
While the quinoa is cooking, dice the cucumber, halved the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
- 10
Combine and Dress the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.