This plant-based meal is packed with color, flavor, and nutrients. You also have lots of wiggle room for what veggies you can choose. Be sure to read the notes at the bottom of the recipe!
1 cup uncooked sprouted quinoa (I used the sprouted trim-color quinoa blend from TruRoots)
1 3/4 cup water
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
(About 10-12 cups veggies of choice) – here’s what I used:*
1 small broccoli crown, broken or cut into small-med florets
1 small cauliflower crown, broken or cut into small-med florets
1 medium zucchini, cut into 2” pieces
1 medium summer/yellow squash, cut into 2” pieces
2 rounded cups baby carrots**
1 cup halved brussels sprouts
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Leafy greens of choice
Red pepper flakes for spice (optional)
*If you use different veggies, just make sure quicker cooking veggies are cut larger and slower cooking veggies (starchy veggies like carrot, sweet potato, etc) are cut smaller. This way it all cooks evenly.
**You can cut the baby carrots in half if you want them more tender – although it’s great for them to still having a little bit of crunch because it adds texture to the bowl! I cut some of my larger ones in half, but prefer to keep the smaller ones whole.
Store: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Switch up the quinoa with farro, brown rice, wild rice, chickpeas, or lentils. Switch the veggies for whatever veggies you want. Have fun making different combos!
Find it online: https://homecookedliving.com/quinoa-nourish-bowl/