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Quinoa and Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

05/05/2021 by Richmond Howard

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If you’re looking for a delicious superfood recipe you’re in the right place. This quinoa and roasted vegetable recipe is tasty and super healthy! It’s vegan and gluten-free, packed with delicious roasted vegetables, high in healthy fats and complex carbohydrates whilst still being low in saturated fats.

This recipe took me under 30 minutes and will definitely be added to my Mediterranean meal prep.

Quinoa and roasted vegetables

Contents

  • How Long Do Vegetables Take To Roast?
  • Tips for Roasting Vegetables
  • Ingredient & Cost Information – ($1.98 Per Serving)
  • Storage Information
  • Step by Step Recipe
  • Recipes You May Like
  • Quinoa and Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients MetricUS Customary 1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Nutrition

How Long Do Vegetables Take To Roast?

Lots of vegetables benefit from roasting. The dry heat from roasting caramelizes the natural sugars inside the vegetables which bring out an amazing depth of flavor.

Approximate roasting time for different vegetables. Different vegetables take different cooking times. This approximate roasting time list gives you a good rule of thumb when roasting vegetables. For larger vegetables like butternut squash and eggplant make sure to cut them into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes or slices.

Roast each vegetable between 400f to 425f.

  • Asparagus – 15 minutes
  • Bell Peppers – 20 minutes
  • Broccoli (Tenderstem) – 15 minutes
  • Brussels Sprouts (halved) – 25 minutes
  • Butternut Squash – 30 minutes
  • Carrots – 30 minutes
  • Cauliflower – 25 minutes
  • Corn on the cob – 40 minutes
  • Eggplant – 30 minutes
  • Green Beans – 20 minutes
  • Onions – 20 minutes
  • Tomatoes (grape or cherry) – 15 to 20 minutes
  • Yellow Squash – 20 minutes
  • Zucchini – 20 minutes

Tips for Roasting Vegetables

To get your roasted vegetables perfect every time make sure to follow these tips.

  • Preheat the oven – You need to preheat your oven or else the vegetables will start cooking whilst on a lower heat. This means you will have less caramelization by the time they are cooked.
  • Use a high heat – The ideal range for roasting vegetables is around 400 to 425f.
  • Don’t overcrowd the tray – Make sure to spread the vegetables evenly on the tray. When you plan on cooking a lot of roast vegetables at once, it’s better to use two trays rather than one.
  • Season generously – Because vegetables have such a low sodium count they need a good sprinkle of salt to bring out their flavors. You can also try fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, or rosemary or even dry herbs like oregano or Italian herb seasoning.
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables on a baking tray

Ingredient & Cost Information – ($1.98 Per Serving)

Most people tell you healthy cooking is expensive, but this recipe was surprisingly cheap costing under $2 per portion. It’s packed with vegetables, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates; plus it was super delicious! You can’t get much better than that.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. It doesn’t need to be extra fancy or cold-pressed. – $0.50
Garlic – Use two medium size fresh garlic cloves that are either very finely crushed or minced with a microplane – $0.10
Zucchini – One small to medium-sized zucchini cut into 3/4 inch chunks – $0.60
Bell Peppers – I prefer to use the red and yellow bell peppers because they are much sweeter than the green ones. Bell peppers can be replaced with any other nonspicy pepper – $1.75
Red Onions – Use a medium to a large sized onion. If you prefer, try the white or Spanish onions they all work nicely – $0.25
Cherry Tomatoes – Use nice ripe tomatoes that aren’t wrinkled on the skin. For a cheaper option swap cherry tomatoes for your regular sized tomatoes. Just make sure to cut them into quarters. – $1.50
Cooked Quinoa – You can use either raw quinoa or cooked quinoa. Cooked quinoa will save you some time and cooking raw quinoa will save you some money. If you are looking for an easy way to cook quinoa check out this how to cook quinoa guide – $1.25

The total price for the whole batch cost me $5.95 which is about $1.98 per serving. If you want to reduce the price further swap the cherry tomatoes for beef tomatoes. This will save you around $0.50 for the batch.

All the ingredients for Quinoa and Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables portioned

Storage Information

Once the quinoa and roasted vegetables are cooked transfer them and store the meal prep in an airtight container to cool. Once cooled place a lid on the container and refrigerate. The quinoa and roasted vegetables will last for up to 3 days.

If you are in need of some good quality containers make sure to check out our Best Glass Meal Prep Containers guide.

Step by Step Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 420f. Mix together the minced Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Adding minced garlic to extra virgin olive oil
Garlic extra virgin olive oil in a bowl

2. Add the Vegetables onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle over Garlic Oil and season generously with Sea Salt and Pepper. Mix thoroughly and spread them out evenly.

Drizzling garlic oil onto zucchini
Mediterranean vegetables on a baking tray just before roasting

3. Roast at 420f for 15 to 20 minutes. When the vegetables are nearly ready reheat the quinoa in the microwave for 90 seconds. Mix together and serve.

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables on a baking tray
Quinoa and roasted vegetables

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Quinoa and roasted vegetables

Quinoa and Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Richmond Howard
If you're looking for a delicious superfood recipe you're in the right place. This quinoa and roasted vegetable recipe is tasty and super healthy! It's vegan and gluten-free, packed with delicious roasted vegetables, high in healthy fats and complex carbohydrates whilst still being low in saturated fats.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main Course, Meal Prep, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3 people
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Microplane

Ingredients
 
 

  • 40 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Zucchini cut into chunks
  • 2 Bell Peppers red & yellow, cut into chunks
  • 1 Red Onions cut into chunks
  • 125 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper
  • 400 g Cooked Quinoa or 150g of raw quinoa, cooked

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the minced Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
  • Add the Vegetables onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle over Garlic Oil and season generously with Sea Salt and Pepper. Mix thoroughly and spread them out evenly.
  • Roast at 420f for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix together with warm Quinoa and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2826IUVitamin C: 126mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Mediterranean roasted vegetables, Quinoa and roasted vegetables
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Richmond Howard

Richmond Howard started Meal Prepify in 2019 and has helped over a million people learn how to meal prep, get better at meal planning, and create a kitchen they love to use. He’s an avid home chef and loves to bbq, grill out, and make awesome food for family and friends. He’s been featured on MSN, Renaissance Periodization, and Good Financial Cents.

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