Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, red onion)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup chickpeas (canned or cooked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil)
- Tahini or dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and chop the mixed vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- While roasting, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas; heat in a pan if desired.
- Layer quinoa/rice as the base, followed by roasted vegetables and chickpeas.
- Top with sliced avocado, fresh herbs, and tahini or dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg