# Required Ingredients:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, uncooked and rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Roasted Vegetables
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Arugula Pesto
09 - 2 cups fresh arugula, packed
10 - ¼ cup walnuts or pine nuts
11 - 1 clove garlic
12 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - ½ cup olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Assembly
16 - 2 cups fresh arugula
17 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
18 - ¼ cup toasted pine nuts, optional
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - Toss cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and red bell pepper with olive oil and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 18-20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Combine arugula, walnuts or pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan in a food processor and blend. With motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and lemon juice until achieving smooth consistency. Season with salt.
05 - Transfer cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl. Add roasted vegetables and half of the arugula pesto. Toss gently to coat evenly.
06 - Distribute fresh arugula among serving bowls. Top each with the quinoa-vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining pesto.
07 - Top each bowl with shaved Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and additional black pepper. Serve immediately.
