Sides Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetable Medley
Quinoa Salad
Method
Vegetable Medley
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and cut the carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Toss with Seasoning
In a large bowl, combine the prepared vegetables with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated.
- 3
Cook the Medley
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- 4
Garnish
Once the vegetables are out of the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Quinoa Salad
- 5
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 6
Fluff and Cool
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh mint.
- 8
Mix and Serve
Toss everything together until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.