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:

  1. 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.
  2. Spread vegetables in a single layer and roast for 15–20 minutes until peppers are softened and chickpeas are golden brown and slightly crisp.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove quinoa from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork to ensure the grains are light and airy.
  5. 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.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa, roasted peppers, and crispy chickpeas.
  7. Fold in the diced red onion, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.