Roasted Green Bean Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

 This roasted green bean and red pepper quinoa salad is definitely a great way to enjoy salads this fall! 

Roasted Green Bean Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

A quinoa salad with roasted red peppers, roasted green beans and feta in a balsamic vinaigrette.

ingredients

• 2 red bell pepper, cut in half and seeds removed
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
• 1 3/4 cups water (or vegetable broth)
• 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
• 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped

directions

1. Place the red peppers on a baking sheet with the cut side facing down, broil until the skins are blackened, about 10 minutes, place in a sealable container and let 'steam' for 20 minutes before pinching the skins off and slicing into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Meanwhile, toss the green beans in the oil, thyme, salt and pepper, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 30 minutes, flipping them half way through.
3. Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15-20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
4. Mix everything and enjoy.

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