Roasted Vegetables & Quinoa Tartlets

Directions

1. Quinoa: Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet with diced shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add quinoa. Stir to combine, continue cooking on medium heat until quinoa becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Add pesto, parmesan, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Set aside and allow to cool.
2. Preparing Tartlets: In the meantime, prepare 4 (4 3/4 -inch) tartlet pans. Spray with non-stick spray. Take 1/2 cup of quinoa mixture and add to each tartlet pan. Using your fingertips, gently press quinoa mixture into bottom and up sides of the tartlet pan. Be sure to create at least an 1/8-inch border of quinoa around the edges for stabilization. Place quinoa filled tartlet pans into a 350F degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Roasted Vegetables: Wash tomatoes, carrots, and asparagus and place on a sheet tray lined with heavy-duty foil. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and salt. Place veggies in a 425F degree oven for 20 minutes.
4. Remove tartlets from oven and allow to cool briefly before removing them from their container, onto a plate. Top with greens, veggies, and drizzle with a touch of lemon vinaigrette.
5. Lemon Vinaigrette: Combine lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, Dijon, salt & pepper to taste. Whisk and drizzle over roasted veggies and greens.