Description
This Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl is a hearty, nourishing, and customizable plant-based meal. Packed with seasonal roasted veggies, fluffy quinoa, and your choice of toppings, it’s naturally gluten-free, meal prep-friendly, and full of flavor—perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa Base:
- 1 cup quinoa (white, red, or tri-color)
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp sea salt
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Optional Toppings:
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Crumbled feta or plant-based cheese
- Tahini dressing, lemon vinaigrette, or balsamic glaze
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cool water. Add to saucepan with 2 cups water or broth and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
- Roast Vegetables: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place chopped vegetables on baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide quinoa into bowls. Top with roasted veggies and desired toppings like avocado, feta, or fresh herbs. Drizzle with your favorite dressing and serve warm.
Notes
- Use veggie broth instead of water for extra quinoa flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when roasting—use two pans if needed.
- For crunch, add pumpkin seeds or crispy chickpeas.
- Make it Mediterranean with olives, tomatoes, and lemon dressing.
- Meal prep friendly—store components separately and assemble as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian Bowl
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl, Healthy Veggie Quinoa Bowl, Vegetarian Dinner Bowls, Quinoa Bowl Meal Prep, Plant-Based Quinoa Recipes