quinoa veggie and feta bake in baking dish

The perfect weeknight dinner, meal prep staple, or side dish for a family gathering. This quinoa bake is packed with roasted veggies, the best savory flavor, and it’s simple to make!

I cannot get enough of this quinoa dish right now! After making it the other day, I’ve been having it every day for lunch! With tofu, chicken sausage, fried eggs, avocado, anything I’ve got on hand! It’s super versatile and so delicious.

It’s satisfying and filling, while still being light. The veggies get perfectly roasted, and the fluffy quinoa goes perfectly with the feta cheese. If you can get your hands on some vegan feta, you can definitely make this vegan/dairy free!

This would be such a great fall or winter dish to bring to any holiday or family gatherings, but it’s also perfect for prepping on Sunday and enjoying throughout the week. It holds up well int he fridge and tastes just as amazing on day 4 as it does on day! Trust me 🙂

quinoa veggies and feta in a bowl with a spoon on widnowsill

Some Tips:

  • Always be sure to rinse your quinoa in a mesh strainer before cooking. Some people have a bad reaction to quinoa when it’s not rinsed first!
  • If you have some random veggies laying around you want to add in, go for it! You may need to adjust seasonings and add a bit more oil if needed- you can play around with it!
  • To keep this dairy free I would opt for a dairy free feta, as it adds a lot of flavor to the dish!
  • If you don’t cook with wine, you can swap with veggie broth instead. However, wine adds a distinct and delicious flavor (and all of the alcohol gets cooked off)!

My favorite part is the melty, broiled feta on top. It adds the best touch of flavor and bite. SO good!

quinoa veggies and feta in a bowl with a spoon on widnowsill

This dish is cozy, nourishing, gluten free, and easy to make. It’s grain free, too, since quinoa is technically a seed that gets treated as a grain! This is one of those dishes that every one will be able to enjoy 🙂

I know this is about to be a staple in my house, and I think you guys are seriously going to love this too.

Be sure to let me know if you make this quinoa veggie bake by leaving a comment/rating below and tagging me on Instagram so that I can see! xoxo

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Quinoa Veggie Bake (gluten free)

  • Author: Mia Zarlengo
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 68 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner

Description

Roasted veggie, quinoa, and feta bake! The perfect dinner, meal prep, or party staple! 


Ingredients

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  • 2 bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 + 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth 
  • 2 large handfuls of baby spinach
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasonings 
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • Salt + pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 8 oz crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 
  2. In a 9″x13″ baking dish, toss the bell pepper and the onion with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread out evenly in the baking dish, then roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes. 
  3. While veggies are baking, cook your quinoa according to the directions on packaging. Use the veggie broth in place of the water to cook the quinoa.
  4. Once the peppers and onions are roasted, remove from oven and stir in the baby spinach, garlic, Italian seasonings, and white wine. Add in the cooked quinoa, season well with salt and pepper and a dash of red pepper flakes, and stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Top with the crumbled feta and bake for another 20 minutes. Broil for 3-5 minutes at the end until feta is slightly browned. Serve and enjoy; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Appetizers + Sides, Gluten Free, Lunch + Dinner, Recipes, Vegetarian

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Sep 22, 2020

Quinoa Veggie Bake (gluten free)

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  1. Allison Weist says:

    Made this tonight and added in chickpeas! So far you are 10/10 on all recipes I’ve made from your site. So so delicious and nutritious, my two favorite things ????

  2. Oh my goodness, SO YUMMY!
    Didn’t have white wine so I subbed low sodium chicken broth. Probably changed the nutritional facts but it’s still so tasty!!!!!

  3. Maggie says:

    This was delicious! Definitely will be on a rotation for meatless meals (:

  4. Vanessa A. says:

    Wow- this recipe is incredible. My incredibly picky husband can’t get enough of it!

  5. Kelly says:

    So delicious and easy! Great for a meal prep too! I will definitely be making this again.

  6. Kinsley says:

    I was worried it would be bland, but the broth and wine make it surprisingly flavorful!!

  7. Amanda says:

    This recipe has so much flavor! And was fairly simple to put together and then have a lot of food for the week. I added red potatoes and zucchini because I had it on hand. Yum yum! Any of Mia’s recipes I’ve tried, I’ve loved!

  8. Julianna Smith says:

    YUMMY so delicious! It was surprisingly easy to make, I think I’d like to add tofu into it next time I make!

  9. Meg says:

    Super delicious and easy to make! So much flavor and nutrients packed into a quick bake. Great for meal prepping. Another amazing recipe!

  10. Allie says:

    Another amazing recipe! Can’t wait to make again

  11. Jill says:

    Such a great healthy and easy recipe. Love all of the ingredients. It’s also great leftovers! Will definitely make this again.

  12. Dani says:

    Delicious and easy to make! Even my bf who isn’t a big fan of quinoa loved this meal!

  13. Ashley Allmon says:

    I’m obsessed with this recipe! I’m so glad I found it! Definitely going to be a weekly staple meal in our house!

  14. Shelby says:

    SO GOOD! I’m trying to eat healthier and normally don’t like things with a lot of vegetables but this was amazing! the quinoa was also superrr creamy.

  15. Nora Ayad says:

    Wow! Just made this for dinner! Would definitely recommend using twice if not three times as much feta, maybe that’s just because I’m a feta lover but I think it adds more flavor. Can’t wait to make different variations with this maybe add cauliflower or whatever I have in my fridge.

  16. Maureen says:

    Just tried this recipe and I love it !! Super simple to make and great for a couple night of leftovers as well! Thanks Mia 🙂

  17. Rosanne says:

    Made this for dinner and my family loved it! Very satisfying, (healthy) comfort food at its best!

  18. Grace S says:

    Love this recipe!! I’ve made it so many times now with my roommates and I think it tastes even better as leftovers! It’s great to have on hand in the fridge for a quick meal!

  19. Dominique says:

    Just wow!! Absolutely delicious and simple to make, this is definitely going to be a staple recipe for dinner parties.

  20. Gwen says:

    Yummy! This was a hit in my house!!

  21. hanna says:

    Loved!! Such a great way to add flavor to quinoa and veggies. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers this week!

  22. Megan says:

    Love this recipe so much!! It’s simple, delicious, and a great meal-prep option for the week for lunch or dinner! I added in chicken sausage and it was so good!! Have made this multiple times and absolutely love it!

  23. Vera Foley says:

    I haven’t made the recipe yet. The People will be making it for do not like feta cheese, or any cheese. Is it OK to make just without the feta cheese?
    Thanks.

    • Mia Swinehart says:

      Hi Vera,
      Yes you can! However, the feta does add a lot of flavor so I just can’t speak to how the taste will be without it!

  24. sherry says:

    I made this using turkey broth after thanksgiving instead of the veggie broth. This was easy to make and very tasty. I added more broth in place of the wine. You could easily add more types of veggies and it would still be tasty.

  25. Tracey says:

    This is seriously one of my favorite meals! The first time I made it, I didn’t have any white wine on hand, so I just used vegetable broth and it was still wonderful. I have added spinach and feta chicken sausage which was delicious and I’ve also tried it with tomato and basil chicken sausage which was great as well. Even my two year old ate some! Highly recommend this recipe!

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