Grilled Vegetable and Quinoa Bowl

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Rinse and drain the quinoa. Put it in the saucepan with the water and salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce to low heat; simmer until the water is absorbed.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Quinoa, 2.0 gr Salt, 420.0 ml Water

   Cookware: fine mesh strainer, medium saucepan

2. Step 2

   Remove the quinoa from the heat and leave it covered to rest.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Cookware: medium saucepan

3. Step 3

   Prepare the zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes as specified.

   Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Bell Pepper, 250.0 gr Cherry Tomato, 150.0 gr Red Onion, 300.0 gr Zucchini

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

4. Step 4

   Preheat the grill pan over medium heat. Toss the prepared vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: grill pan, Large Mixing Bowl, tongs

5. Step 5

   Grill the zucchini, bell peppers, and onion in batches, turning occasionally, until tender and visibly charred.

   Timer: 9 min (fixed)

   Cookware: grill pan, tongs

6. Step 6

   Grill the cherry tomatoes cut-side down until lightly charred and softened, then remove them from the heat with the other vegetables.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Cookware: grill pan, tongs

7. Step 7

   Whisk the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper into a dressing.

   Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: small bowl, whisk

8. Step 8

   Fluff the rested quinoa with a fork and divide it among serving bowls.

   Cookware: fork, medium saucepan, Serving bowls

9. Step 9

   Top the quinoa with the grilled vegetables and chickpeas. Spoon over the dressing, scatter with parsley, and serve.

   Ingredients used: 240.0 gr Chickpea, 20.0 gr Parsley

   Cookware: Serving bowls