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Roasted Veggie Lunch Bowls

by Laura Harshbarger
These delicious roasted veggie lunch bowls are packed with delicious roasted vegetables, quinoa, fresh veggies and a balsamic vinaigrette!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 - 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 7 cups raw vegetables (vegetable suggestions - butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, baby potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower)
  • 1 large head lettuce (I used red leaf lettuce)
  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped parsley

Roasted Veggie Oil and Spices

  • 1 ½ teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Chickpea Oil and Spices

  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch of sea salt

Classic Balsamic Viniagrette

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  • Drain and rinse chickpeas. Add the chickpeas to one of the baking sheets and dry them some using a towel. Spread them out to dry for a bit.
  • Cook 1 cup of quinoa using the veggie broth using your preferred method. See notes below.
  • Chop vegetables in pieces that will bake at similar rates. For example, cut potatoes and other hard veggies in 1/2 inch or smaller pieces. For veggies like broccoli and cauliflower, you can leave them in 1 inch or larger pieces. Brussels should be cut in half. Place all the veggies on the tray. (If you selected any tender veggies to roast, for example, asparagus, this only needs roasted for 12-15 minutes so add those to the tray later)
  • Add avocado oil (1 1/2 tsp) to the veggies. I use a spray bottle to add the olive oil. Sprinkle the spices on (1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt). I sprinkle the spices directly from the container to ensure even application. You don’t have to be exact on the spices.
  • Mix veggies with hands and then spread them out on the tray. Place veggies in the oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
  • Add oil and spices to the chickpeas (1 tsp avocado oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, pinch of salt).
  • When timer goes off, add the pan of chickpeas to the oven. Flip veggies to ensure even cooking. Cook both the veggies and chickpeas for 15-20 minutes or until chickpeas are crispy and the vegetables are roasted to your liking.
  • Make the dressing by combining all ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine.
  • Assemble bowls. Per bowl, add 1 generous cup of lettuce, small handful tomatoes, generous cup of roasted vegetables, 3/4 cup quinoa and 3/4 cup of chickpeas, few tomatoes, and some parsley. Add your dressing to four containers
  • These bowls will keep for up to five days in the fridge.

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Notes

Quinoa cooking directions:
If your quinoa is not pre-rinsed, rinse it by putting it in a fine mesh strainer and rinsing it in the sink under running water. The package should say if it is pre-rinsed. 
Instant Pot: To the Instant Pot, add one cup quinoa, one cup vegetable broth or water, and stir. Secure lid and turn the valve to sealing. Set for one minute high pressure and let it release for 10 minutes. If the red indicator has not dropped, carefully move the valve to release. Wait for the indicator to drop and remove the lid. Fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
Stovetop: In a medium saucepan (3 quart) combine 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid has evaporated (approximately 15 minutes). Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
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