Anti Inflammatory Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad
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4 servings
For the quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
For the roasted vegetables
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium beet (about 6 oz), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp salt
For the salad
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 cups arugula
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh ricotta (optional)
Ingredient noteFull-fat dairy is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet because its saturated fat can be pro-inflammatory for some people, but the amount of ricotta cheese used here (~1 tbsp per serving) is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid ricotta cheese, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the sweet potato, carrots, parsnip, and beet in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Keep the beet pieces on one side of the pan to prevent them from bleeding onto the other vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, sprinkle with the ½ tsp salt and dried thyme, and toss to coat.
- 2
Roast the vegetables for 30–35 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the edges are caramelized and a fork slides through the thickest pieces without resistance.
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