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Quinoa is not a grass, but rather a pseudocereal botanically related to spinach and amaranth (Amaranthus spp.), and originated in the Andean region of northwestern South America. The seed of quinoa is eaten like a grain, like wheat. However, it is not a true grain. Quinoa contains higher amounts of protein compared to true grains.
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To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook quinoa & feta salad with roasted vegetables using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Quinoa & feta salad with roasted vegetables:
- Make ready 200 g quinoa
- Take 3 tbsp olive oil
- Make ready 1 red onion, peeled but left whole, then cut into 1cm thick round slices
- Take 2 peppers, red, yellow or mixture, deseeded and cut into chunky long wedges
- Take 200 g baby courgettes, halved lengthways
- Take 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- Get zest and juice 1 lemon
- Make ready pinch sugar
- Get small pack flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- Take 200 g pack feta cheese
Quinoa is a good source of several minerals, including manganese, phosphorus, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Quinoa is often called the "super grain" because it contains more protein than any other grain. With all of its many health benefits, you'll want to learn how to cook it and start incorporating it into your diet. Share: How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds.
Steps to make Quinoa & feta salad with roasted vegetables:
- Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain really well and set aside.
- Meanwhile heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the onion and peppers with 1 tbsp of the oil and seasoning on a roasting tray, then roast for 15 mins.
- Toss the courgettes and garlic with the rest of the veg and roast for another 15 mins.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with some seasoning. Stir in the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest and season with sugar to taste. Drizzle over the quinoa and toss together with the roasted vegetables and parsley. Crumble over the feta, toss gently again and serve.
With all of its many health benefits, you'll want to learn how to cook it and start incorporating it into your diet. Share: How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds. Quinoa is the healthy wonder grain we can't get enough of– we even eat it for breakfast! Quinoa is a super grain that's packed with protein and vitamins. Whether it's a salad, veggie burger, or fried "rice", this grain holds its own as a side dish or as the base of the main course.
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