Description

This Vegan Roasted Veggie Orzo Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, red onions, crispy chickpeas, and toasted walnuts. It's packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and full of flavor. Perfect as a main dish or side, this quick and budget-friendly salad is customizable with seasonal vegetables and served warm or chilled. Enjoy this nutrient-packed meal for any occasion!

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 cup Orzo

1 large Sweet potato, peeled and chopped

1 ½ cups Brussels sprouts, halved

1 Red onion, peeled and sliced

2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

½ cup Walnuts, chopped

2 tbsp vinegar

1 tbsp Maple syrup

1 tsp Dried basil

1 tsp Dried oregano

¼ tsp Crushed red pepper

2 Garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped

¼ cup Dried cranberries

Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Cook the orzo according to the package directions until al dente.
Toss sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and red onion with olive oil and salt. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato is fork-tender.
On a separate baking sheet, toss chickpeas and walnuts with olive oil and salt. Roast for 5 minutes, or until the walnuts are golden and fragrant. Continue roasting chickpeas until crispy.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, maple syrup, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, garlic, and salt.
Combine the roasted veggies with the cooked orzo, chickpeas, walnuts, cranberries, and parsley in a large bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free orzo or any small pasta.
Substitute chickpeas with other beans like cannellini or navy beans.
Use slivered almonds or pecans in place of walnuts.
Fresh cranberries can be replaced with dried cranberries for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American