Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 1 cup diced roasted zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Roast the red peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes in olive oil until tender.
- In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with the roasted vegetables.
- Add the spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything together and serve immediately.
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Healthy Fats: 14g
- Key Nutrients: Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin C, and Antioxidants
Health Insights:
- Quinoa is a complete protein, providing all nine essential amino acids.
- Spinach delivers lutein and zeaxanthin, which help reduce oxidative stress.
- Olive oil offers monounsaturated fats known to support heart and lung function.