Toasted Quinoa and Roasted Root Vegetable Bowl

Name: Toasted Quinoa and Roasted Root Vegetable Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 sweet potato, diced; 1 beetroot, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp lemon juice; A handful of rocket or spinach leaves; 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted

This bowl takes a slightly different approach from the rest of the recipes in this collection, using quinoa in place of a millet and building the plate around roasted vegetables rather than a curry. Toasting the quinoa lightly before boiling it brings out a nuttier flavour, and roasting the sweet potato, beetroot and carrot concentrates their natural sweetness, so the dish needs very little additional seasoning beyond salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon. It is a good choice for a lighter dinner, or for anyone wanting a meal that leans more toward a salad bowl than a traditional Indian curry and roti plate. NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS Quinoa is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids and is naturally gluten free. Sweet potato, beetroot and carrot bring beta carotene, folate and antioxidants, while pumpkin seeds add healthy fats and zinc.

30 min 2 servings 620 kcal

620 kcal

Calories

30 g

Protein

96 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

Ingredients

•3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
•1 sweet potato, diced
•1 beetroot, diced
•1 carrot, diced
•1 tsp olive oil
•1/2 tsp cumin powder
•Salt and pepper to taste
•1 tbsp lemon juice
•A handful of rocket or spinach leaves
•1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted

Method

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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Toss the sweet potato, beetroot and carrot with olive oil, cumin powder, salt and pepper.
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2. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly charred at the edges.
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3. Meanwhile, dry toast the quinoa for two to three minutes until fragrant, then cook in double the volume of water until translucent.
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4. Assemble the bowl with quinoa as the base, the roasted vegetables on top, and the rocket or spinach leaves alongside.
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5. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a scattering of toasted pumpkin seeds.
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SUMMARY
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The lightest option in this set, this bowl is built around a complete protein grain and roasted vegetables, suited to anyone wanting a lower calorie dinner without compromising on nutrients.

Quinoa