🥗 Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Balsamic Dressing

 Here's a simple and delicious recipe for a Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Balsamic Dressing — perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!

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🥗 Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Balsamic Dressing

⭐ Ingredients

For the Bowl:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice, farro, or couscous)

• 1 small zucchini, sliced

• 1 small red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small red onion, sliced

• 1 small sweet potato, cubed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika or garlic powder

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ avocado, sliced

• Handful of baby spinach or kale

• A few cherry tomatoes

• Crumbled feta or goat cheese

• Roasted chickpeas or cooked lentils for protein

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🧄 Balsamic Dressing:

• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

• ¼ cup olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the veggies: Toss zucchini, red pepper, onion, and sweet potato with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any spices. Spread on a baking sheet.

3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.

4. Cook grains if not already done, and keep warm.

5. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified.

6. Assemble the bowl: Start with grains, add the roasted veggies, optional greens, avocado, cheese, or beans.

7. Drizzle with balsamic dressing and serve warm or cold.

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🍽️ Tips:

• Meal prep: Roast a big batch of veggies and cook extra grains to build bowls throughout the week.

• Add a fried or poached egg on top for extra protein.

• Swap veggies based on season — try broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, or squash.