Category: Veggies

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls

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‘Sup guys! Today I’m posting a simple solution to hectic mornings- Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls! They’re delicious, healthy and easy to make the night before so you can catch a few more minutes of sleep;) Plus, there’s so many different combos of veggies that you can make them your own.

Ingredients:

  • Different kinds of veggies of your choice; ex. Cauliflower, chickpeas (I know that chickpeas are legumes but whatever, they work and I’m addicted to them), peppers, onions, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, etc.
  • Olive/Avocado oil (1 1/2 tsp per cup of veggies)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Cut your veggies into manageably sized pieces, like the picture above. Place them on  a parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Put the appropriate amount of oil on the veggies and toss until coated. I used too much oil when I did this and ended up having to wipe a bunch off, so make sure you use a measuring spoon! I would’ve used about 2 teaspoons for the cauliflower, 1 1/2 for the peppers and 1 for everything else based on the photo above.
  4. Once your veggies are tossed in oil, sprinkle with a bit of salt, pepper and garlic powder if you’re using it. I wouldn’t go too crazy with spices, because this recipe is supposed to be very versatile so you can pair it with different sauces.
  5. Put the sheet in the 400 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, but keep an eye on the veggies. You want them to be soft, but still have a bit of bite to them.
  6. Once the veggies are done, cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Serve over quinoa by itself or with one of the following sauces:

 

Soy, garlic and honey:

Mix together 2 tbs soy sauce, 1 clove of garlic, and 1/2 tsp honey.

 

Tzatziki:

Mix 1/4 cup greek yogurt, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tbs lemon juice, and 1 tsp dill.

 

There you go:) Meal prep made healthy, easy, and delicious! Comment if you’ve found a delicious veggie combo or another sauce that works great with these bowls.

 

Yours Truly, MyDayIsBooked;)

 

 

Roasted Chickpea Salad

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Hey guys! I’m super sorry that I haven’t posted in awhile. I hope that this recipe makes up for it! I was kind of experimenting with different ideas until I came out with the final product. In the end, though, it turned out really good! Here’s the recipe.

Ingredients:

For the Chickpeas: (3 servings)

  • 1 can (19 oz) of chickpeas
  • 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the Salad: (1serving)

  • 1 small tomato
  • 2 cups spring mix
  • 1 sprig of chives
  • 1/2 a bell pepper
  • 1/2 a cucumber

For the Dressing: (1 serving)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then put into a bowl and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the oil, salt, pepper and garlic and onion powder and stir to combine.
  2. Dump the peas onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until they’re crunchy.
  3. Chop the tomato, cucumber, chives and peppers and place into a bowl with the spring mix.
  4. Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
  5. Finally, put some chickpeas in top of the salad and top it off with the dressing.

I hope you enjoy this salad! The chickpeas can also be enjoyed alone for a healthy snack. See you Wednesday!;)

Yours Truly, MyDayIsBooked

Quinoa Salad

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This Quinoa Salad is great for school lunches if you make it the night before! It’s bright, flavourful,  and bursting with veggies. For protein, you can add in any kind of meat that you want! best of all, it’s super easy. So, before you start drooling all over your screen, let me get into the recipe.;))

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced peppers
  • 1 sprig of green onion
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • The juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • Protein of your choice

 

Directions:

Follow the cooking instructions on the package of your quinoa. Once you’re done, it should look something like this:

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Looks super appetizing, right? Don’t worry, once you add all of the veggies and herbs, it looks way better. While the quinoa is cooling down, dice your pepper, cucumber and green onion into mid-sized pieces and cut your lemon in half, like this:

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Now take your quinoa and add the cilantro, dill, and parsley to it, followed by the veggies. Finally, squeeze the lemon juice into the salad. Store this in a container in the fridge and enjoy it for lunch the next day!

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As for protein, you can really add anything you want. I usually put hemp seeds in mine, but chicken would go great as well.

I hope that you like this recipe! Make sure that you let me know what you think of it in the comments section! See you tomorrow for Day 10 of 12 Days of Awesome Ways to Be Healthier.;))

Yours Truly, MyDayIsBooked