Quinoa With Roasted Winter Vegetables And Pesto Food

QUINOA WITH ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES AND PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil one or two sheet pans or baking dishes large enough to fit all of the vegetables in a single layer. Place the vegetables in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the prepared pan. Place in the top third of the oven and bake 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Turn the heat down to 375 degrees and continue to bake until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender all the way through when pierced with a knife, 10 to 20 minutes.
• While the vegetables are in the oven, cook the quinoa. Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Bring 3 cups water or stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt to taste (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon) and the quinoa. Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and translucent, and each grain displays a little thread. Drain through a strainer and return the quinoa to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean dish towel, replace the lid and allow the quinoa to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes or longer.
• When the vegetables are tender, remove from the heat and transfer back to the bowl. Add the pesto or pistou and stir together. Serve over quinoa.

PESTO QUINOA

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the moisture is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir the pesto through the quinoa. Fold the tomato into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place vegetables and garlic in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer vegetables and quinoa to a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and remaining oil; drizzle over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with herbs: toss to combine.

QUINOA AND ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with foil; spray foil with oil.
• Spread squash, tomatoes and onion on foil. Drizzle vegetables with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, savory and pepper.
• Place garlic cloves to one side of foil-lined pan.
• Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove garlic from pan. Set aside to cool.
• Bake remaining vegetables for 15 to 20 min more or until tender.
• Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse guinoa. Drain.
• In saucepan combine broth and water. Bring to boil.
• Stir in quinoa. Return to boil.
• Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 mins or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Squeeze softened garlic from each clove. Discard skin. Stir in garlic into quinoa.
• Add roasted vegetables to quinoa mixture. Toss gently to combine.

WARM QUINOA SALAD WITH ROASTED AUTUMN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
• Place the sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, carrot, parsnip, turnip, oil, and measured salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer the vegetables to a baking sheet and arrange in an even layer; set the bowl aside (no need to wipe it out).
• Roast the vegetables, stirring every 5 minutes, until they're tender and cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa.
• Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan, cover with about 2 to 3 inches of cold water, season with salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, until the white outer casings on the quinoa have popped, revealing translucent little beads, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing.
• For the dressing and to assemble:.
• Place all of the ingredients except the cilantro in the reserved bowl from the veggies and whisk to combine; set aside.
• When the quinoa is ready, drain it through a fine-mesh strainer and add it to the bowl with the dressing. Add the roasted vegetables and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with the cilantro (if using) and serve immediately or at room temperature.