Grilled Veggie Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- ½ eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thick strips
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into thick strips
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 ounces mozzarella, grated
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Basil Vinaigrette
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head of garlic, minced
- 2–3 cups fresh basil leaves/tops
Direction
- Blend all the ingredients for the Basil Vinaigrette until smooth.
- Chop veggies and toss with basil vinaigrette in a large bowl.
- Let soak for at least 15 minutes.
- Take veggies straight from the marinade, then grill in batches until all of the vegetables have been cooked—about 4 minutes on each side or until tender.
- Set marinade aside.
- Assemble quinoa bowls with 2 cups grilled veggies, 1 cup quinoa, 1 ounce mozzarella, and ½ cup cherry tomatoes.
- If you’d like, drizzle extra dressing on top.
*Nutrition analysis done with ¼ of marinade. Adding it as a dressing will increase calories.
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 490 (190 from fat) |
| Total fat | 21g |
| Saturated fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 20mg |
| Sodium | 250mg |
| Carbohydrate | 59g (12g dietary fiber, 13g sugar) |
| Protein | 17g |
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