Premium Sides Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetable Medley
Herbed Quinoa
Method
Vegetable Medley Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and slice the carrots, trim the ends of the green beans, and chop the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to roast the vegetables.
- 3
Toss with Olive Oil and Seasoning
In a large bowl, combine the prepared vegetables with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Roast the Vegetables
Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Herbed Quinoa Preparation
- 5
Rinse the Quinoa
In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold running water to remove bitterness.
- 6
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 7
Fluff and Season
After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then stir in fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.