Vitamin B12 Infused Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A nutrient-packed quinoa salad featuring roasted seasonal vegetables and a vitamin B12 enriched dressing for a wholesome meal. This mediterranean-inspired french (gluten free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs quinoa, water, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (B12 fortified)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced zucchini, and 1 diced large carrot with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water, then combine with 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice as desired. Serve warm or chilled.