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Warm Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
48 mins
 
Author: Ella Eats
Ingredients
  • 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
  • 500 grams of mushrooms sliced
  • 1 brown onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa I used white quinoa, well rinsed
  • 1 1/3 cups of water
  • ΒΌ cup of balsamic vinegar
  • 3-4 handfuls of salad greens I used a kale and beetroot leaf mix but spinach leaves would work beautifully
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. In a large baking tray lined with baking paper, toss the cauliflower, mushrooms and onion in the olive oil, thyme, garlic and salt and pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes until they start to caramelize, ensuring that you stir half way through. Once this is done remove from the oven.
  3. Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to the boil. Once it is boiling reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa has absorbed all the water. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Once it is cooked, remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes covered.
  4. In a large serving bowl combine the quinoa, roasted vegetables and salad leaves. Pour the balsamic vinegar over the ingredients, and stir to combine.