Hearth Quinoa Rustic Dish (Printable)
Rustic quinoa cooked with roasted vegetables, herbs, and finishing touches for a hearty, wholesome dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, chopped
07 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Aromatics & Herbs
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Finish
13 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss sweet potato, red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
03 - Bring quinoa and vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until just wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - In a large bowl, gently toss cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and wilted spinach until evenly mixed.
06 - Divide mixture among plates and garnish with optional crumbled feta, toasted pumpkin seeds, and chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dish sneaks in a rainbow of roasted vegetables that taste like a secret garden treasure.
- The blend of herbs and toasted pumpkin seeds adds a cozy depth that keeps you coming back.
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- If you don&t rinse quinoa well before cooking, it can taste bitter so take that extra minute for rinsing.
- Roasting the veggies until they are tender with a hint of caramelization transforms this dish entirely—don&t rush this step.
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- Toast pumpkin seeds lightly in a dry pan to amp up their nutty flavor before adding them.
- Letting quinoa rest covered off the heat after cooking ensures great texture every time.