Mediterranean Quinoa
Quinoa is a wonderfully versatile grain that has a nuttiness and is also a complete protein on its own. Paired with the mediterranean flavors of sundried tomato, feta and dill makes this dish delicious and filling.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- Sheet Tray
- Saucepan
- 2 Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Heat resistant spoon/spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa cooked
- 1/2 each Bell Pepper diced
- 1/4 each Onion diced
- 4 oz Grape Tomatoes halved
- 1/2 each Cucumber diced
- 1 oz Feta Cheese
- 3 Tbsp Dill chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 oz Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Thyme chopped
- 1 oz Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
- Olive Oil as needed
- Salt as needed
- Pepper as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cook the quinoa on the stove following the instructions on the packaging.
- Toss the tomatoes with 1 Tbs dill, a bit of olive oil, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper and roast in the oven 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the onion, cucumber, and bell pepper to the quinoa just after it has finished cooking and mix together.
- Mix the vinegar, oil, garlic, dill, thyme, dijon, honey, salt and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Mix the quinoa with the vinaigrette and top with the tomatoes and feta.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 613mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 578IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 4mg
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