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Vegetable Skewers with Quinoa Salad

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Vegetable Skewers

  • 1 cup Bell Peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup Zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Quinoa Salad

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Thread bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
  3. 3. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4. Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  5. 5. In a pot, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  6. 6. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly.
  7. 7. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  8. 8. Serve vegetable skewers over quinoa salad.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

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Gluten-Free
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