Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
- 2 cups (300g) red bell peppers, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp (3g) dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- 1/2 cup (60g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (50g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced red peppers and drained chickpeas on a baking sheet with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables in a single layer and roast for 15–20 minutes until peppers are softened and chickpeas are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- While vegetables roast, combine rinsed quinoa and 2 cups (480ml) of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove quinoa from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork to ensure the grains are light and airy.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon, oregano, and salt until velvety and emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa, roasted peppers, and crispy chickpeas.
- Fold in the diced red onion, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.