Quinoa and Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

This delicious Quinoa & Roasted Zucchini & Eggplant Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette is packed full of flavor & nutrition! It’s easy to make & only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish! Enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired dish as an entrée or side dish!

Cooking Equipment:

Baking sheet; Medium saucepan; Small bowl; Large bowl

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Quinoa, Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomato Vinaigrette

Meal:

Entrée/Side Dish

Cooking Method:

Roasting/Simmering

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian/Gluten-Free

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Ingredients:

½ cup quinoa

1 small zucchini, sliced into thin rounds

1 small eggplant, sliced into thin rounds

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste For the Tomato Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon honey

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.

Place the zucchini and eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 15 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.

In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables then pour over vinaigrette dressing mix well to combine all ingredients together evenly . Serve warm or cold as desired .

Nutrition:

Calories – 320; Fat – 11g; Carbohydrates – 44g; Protein – 9g; Fiber – 8g

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Did You Know?

Italian cuisine is also famous for its cured meats, such as prosciutto, salami, and mortadella.