Quinoa, Roasted Veggies and Fresh Herb Salad

Quinoa is a seed that is packed with protein! Pair it with roasted veggies and fresh herbs for a delicious and nutrition meal or side dish for your family.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh green beans, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small head broccoli, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• Sprinkle of salt & pepper

Preparation Steps

1. Combine Quinoa, water and ½ teaspoon salt in covered saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
2. Rinse green beans, red pepper, & broccoli, then chop into 1” pieces. Chop onion. Place the veggies on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt & pepper. Roast in hot oven 425 degrees for 15 minutes, or untilthe veggies are tender crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. Rinse, pat-dry, then chop: chives, parsley & basil. Then add cooled Quinoa, roasted veggies, toss together untilwell blended.
4. Serve this dish as a light main entrée or side dish!