Warm Herb Bowl Roasted Roots (Printable Version)

Caramelized root vegetables with thyme and tarragon on a bed of fluffy grains and fresh greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Root Vegetables

01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
02 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
03 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped
08 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Grains

10 - 1 cup quinoa
11 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water

→ Light Greens

12 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
13 - 1 cup arugula
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
16 - Pinch of salt and pepper

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (optional)
18 - Additional fresh thyme and tarragon for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, thyme, tarragon, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly. Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - In a medium bowl, toss baby spinach, arugula, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper gently until just wilted.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa equally among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and dressed greens.
07 - Sprinkle with toasted seeds and extra fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free option
  • Balanced flavors of herbs and fresh greens
02 -
  • Contains seeds if using pumpkin sunflower seeds
  • Gluten-free if prepared with gluten-free grains
03 -
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and ease cleanup
  • Toast seeds lightly to enhance their flavor before garnishing
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