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Tomato Rice & Quinoa Bake with Roasted Vegetables

Published on March 2, 2015 by Helen 17 Comments
Last Updated on April 27, 2019

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A simple vegetarian recipe for a mixed grain one pot with roasted vegetables. Perfect using up vegetables before your weekly shop.

I remember on a childhood holiday well over 30 years ago, going to a vegetarian restaurant in the Lake District with my parents, having a delicious meal and such was the strength of the menu not actually noticing the lack of meat on the menu until after we had finished.   There were far far fewer vegetarians 30 years ago, now vegetarianism and veganism is main stream, but for its time that restaurant was both trail blazing and an example for the future.

I am not vegetarian or vegan, but we eat a largely vegetarian – even vegan diet – I estimate that about 50% of my meals are solely plant based, 25% vegetarian, 20% contain a small amount of meat or fish, and a small number are meat or fish based – even so half the plate is still always vegetables.   I have no real ethical problems with consuming and using animal products, but I think that they are increasingly becoming a luxury, and as much as I dislike dietary labels I would describe myself as primarily plant based or as a meat reducer.

There can be no argument that reducing your consumption of animal products reduces your impact on the environment.  The vast swathes of the Amazon rainforest which are being cleared for the growth of soya which is used to feed animals raised for meat.  The same area of land, or amount of water used to raise animals will provide plant based foods for many times the number of people. Livestock; especially cows, emit greenhouse gases, manure finds its way into waterways and causes algal blooms, depleting oxygen from the water killing fish and other aquatic life.

To save some energy and reduce waste I:

  • Cooked in bulk – this dish easily serves 6 – leftover can be frozen, and are perfect for lunch.
  • Cooked two different things in the oven at the same time
  • Cut the vegetables into small pieces to speed up roasting time
  • Used all the vegetables left over at the end of the week that were at the bottom of the fridge
  • Cooked enough for interesting leftovers, the leftover roast vegetables can be made into soup, a pasta sauce, added to frittatas, or used as a pizza topping.
  • Turned the oven off 10 minutes before the end of cooking time
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Tomato Rice & Quinoa Bake with Roasted Vegetables

A mixed grain one pot with roasted vegetables. Perfect using up vegetables before your weekly shop.
Servings: 6 people
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr

Ingredients

For the roast vegetables

  • 1.5 kg of mixed vegetables cut into 1.5cm cubes. Use a mix of carrot (parsnip, sweet potato, peppers, red onion, butternut squash or pumpkin.)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Rice and Quinoa Tomato One Pot

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 150 g quick cook brown rice
  • 150 g quinoa
  • 1 x 440g can chopped tomatoes
  • 550 ml vegetable stock

Instructions

  • For the vegetables preheat the oven to 180C / GM5.
  • Place all the ingredients into a large roasting tray, give a good shake to cover in the oil cook for 45 minutes.
  • For the rice and quinoa fry the onion in a casserole suitable for the hob for a few minutes until it is translucent, add the rice, quinoa, tinned tomatoes and stock, and allow it to come to a simmer. Put the lid on the casserole and cook in the oven for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in half the roast vegetables, add a little water if needed and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes (turn the oven off when you put the pot back in).
  • Serve with a dollop of yoghurt, toasted flaked almonds and chopped herbs.
  • The timing will work if you start preparing the bake about 15 minutes after the roast vegetables have been put in the oven.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Rice & Quinoa Bake with Roasted Vegetables
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 489mg21%
Potassium 712mg20%
Carbohydrates 73g24%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 12890IU258%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 5.2mg29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: Grain vegetable bake, Quinoa casserole
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  1. Kavey

    5 stars
    We really need to try harder to reduce our meat consumption, as I agree with you entirely — I have no issues with eating meat but think we need to reduce the volume we eat.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Absolutely Kavey. And I feel so much better when my diet is mainly plant based.

      Reply
  2. Katie Bryson

    5 stars
    This sounds like a delicious weeknight supper Helen – I love grain based meals like this. I also eat a lot less meat than I used to, especially since Matthew turned vegetarian 4 years ago. We spend less on our food shopping and I believe we eat more healthily too. Plus I like the fact that the children are exposed to a wide variety of foods and don’t feel the need to eat meat every day either.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It paradoxical but I think that we eat a greater variety of foods when we have vegetarian or vegan meals

      Reply
  3. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    5 stars
    I love quinoa, but it can sometimes be a bit soft, so it’s a great idea to add the brown rice as well. So happy that more and more people are eating meatless these days :)

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love grain based dishes Becca, and ery happy to be largely vegan in this house.

      Reply
  4. Emily Leary

    This sounds lovely and a great use of grains. I’m rather hungry just looking at it.

    Reply
    • Helen

      My mission is to empty the store cupboard of all my packets and start again. One day.

      Reply
  5. Urvashi

    5 stars
    I don’t eat meat for religious reasons but all the background you’ve given is really interesting. I love the quinoa in this recipe. Simple and lovely.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I think if everyone ate less meat animal products would be a better place. I am sure there are some vegetarians who consume more animal products than I do.

      Reply
  6. David Griffen

    5 stars
    Looks like a delicious meal with a quirky grain – I love mixing things up with a bit of quinoa. It’s one of those things you always have a bit of in the cupboard. Bulgar wheat is great as well!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love bulgar too. One of my favourites.

      Reply
  7. Ren Behan

    5 stars
    A lovely recipe and a very interesting infographic. Great photo.

    Reply
  8. [email protected]

    Looks so good Helen!

    Reply
  9. Sarah Maison Cupcake

    5 stars
    Not eaten quinoa for ages, feel inspired to open a bag again!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love quinoa! And this was British quinoa so no airmiles!

      Reply
  10. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    We eat a lot of veggies, but we are trying to have more meatless meals within the week. This looks like a wonderful recipe to add to the menu. Thank you! Pinned!

    Reply

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