Quinoa with Grilled Vegetables

Grilled vegetables and quinoa topped with chives and crumbled cheese come together in this delicious dish that can easily be made ahead of time.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  35 min

Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa, white and red mix
2 cups water or vegetable broth
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sriracha
2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise
1 small butternut, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
1 portion premade roasted red peppers or sundried tomatoes
sprinkle of chives, to garnish
crumbled feta or goat cheese, to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Combine quinoa with water or broth in a pot, and boil until water is absorbed and quinoa has cooked, about 15 minutes.
2. Prepare marinate in a small bowl by combining oil, soy sauce, sriracha, oregano and rosemary.
3. Brush zucchini and butternut with marinate and grill either on a barbecue, indoor grill or oven, until tender. Be careful not to burn. Once vegetables are grilled cut into bite size pieces and refrigerate until serving.
4. When ready to serve toss quinoa with grilled vegetables pieces, roasted red peppers or sun dried tomatoes. Garnish with chives and crumbled cheese and serve at room temperature.