Lemon Herb Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables | Healthy & Delicious Recipe

For the Quinoa:

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cups water or vegetable broth
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
• 2 tbls fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbls fresh basil or mint, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Roasted Vegetables:

• 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tbls olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Tahini-Lemon Sauce:

• 2 tbls tahini
• 2 tbls lemon juice
• 1 tbls water (more to thin, if needed)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of salt