Description
A quick, healthy, and delicious meal featuring roasted veggies, fluffy quinoa, and a tangy-sweet honey mustard dressing. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (185g) quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups (475ml) water
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound (450g) Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting veggies)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, halve the Brussels sprouts, and slice the red onion into wedges. Toss them in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the veggies in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Combine it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, roasted veggies, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting veggies. This salad can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
Keywords: quinoa salad, honey mustard dressing, roasted veggies, healthy meal, gluten-free