Description
Savor the vibrant and nourishing Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Nectarines, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. This delightful dish features fluffy quinoa paired with caramelized nectarines, fresh mint, and a zesty lemon dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch or a light dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, this colorful bowl is not only healthy but also budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 ripe nectarines
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, combine with 2 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Slice nectarines in half, remove pits, and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Place cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with roasted nectarines, chopped mint, and feta cheese if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the quinoa mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg