Summer BBQ Side Dish

Preparation Time:
25 min.

Difficulty:
Expert

Total Calories:
405 kcal

Cuisine:
American

Category:

Side Dish

BBQ

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red onion, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Grill
• Saucepan
• Skewers
• Mixing bowl
• Fork

Instructions:

• Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
• In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• In a bowl, toss the bell peppers, zucchini, and onion with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Thread the vegetables onto skewers and grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred.
• Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in balsamic vinegar and parsley.
• Serve the grilled vegetable skewers over the quinoa salad.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 405kcal
• Carbs: 45g
• Proteins: 12g
• Fats: 15g