Baked Feta with Oven Veggies, Quinoa and Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette
Elevate your dining experience with this healthy, vibrant and nutritious Quinoa with Oven Veggies, Baked Feta, and Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette. Packed with a colourful assembly of bell peppers, fennel, and zucchini, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavours and textures. The roasted vegetables perfectly complement the nuttiness of multicolour quinoa, and the dish is crowned with a heavenly baked feta, all tied together with a zesty lemon parsley vinaigrette. This recipe not only awakens your taste buds but also provides a healthy, wholesome and satisfying meal with the right balance between freshness and heartiness.
Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 fennel bulb, cut into thin wedges or sliced
2 zucchinis, sliced into rounds
2x blocks of Feta cheese cut in half
Fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon (juice & zest)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
200g multicolour quinoa, cooked
5 tablespoons olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Prepare Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced red and yellow bell peppers, fennel, and zucchini. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons olive oil with paprika, ground cumin seeds, ground coriander seeds, salt, and pepper. Pour over veggies and mix well.
3. Roast Veggies & Bake Feta: Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet. Place the block of Feta in the centre of the roasted vegetables. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the veggies and feta are slightly caramelised.
4. Prepare Quinoa: While the veggies and Feta are baking, cook multicolour quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
5. Make Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
6. Assemble and Serve: Mix the roasted veggies into the cooked quinoa. Place the baked Feta on top. Drizzle the Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette over the dish. Garnish with additional fresh parsley.
Enjoy your Culinary Masterpiece that is not only a visually stunning but also delicious. 🥕🥦🌽🍅🫑
