why have quinoa one way when you can have 6?

Quinoa is the new “IT” girl.

i think it could be scientifically proven that grain bowls/salads ALWAYS taste better when made in a giant mixing bowl & no one can convince me otherwise

you can't ever go wrong with a warm grain bowl featuring all of the best flavors. i also make my own gorgeous sauces and vinaigrettes to really make these meals come together perfectly.

hope you all are having a great week xx

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1. Warm Grain Bowl

1 cup quinoa, ~kale massaged with lime + olive oil, 2 roasted japanese sweet potatoes, 1 cup lentils, honeycrisp apples, ~1/4 cup chopped & toasted pecans

maple pumpkin vinaigrette:

· 1/4 c apple cider vinegar

· 1/4 c olive oil

· 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

· 1 tbsp dijon mustard

. 2 tbsp agave

· minced garlic

· sea salt + p to taste

2. Spicy Tahini Bowl

½ c red lentils, 1/3 c quinoa (cooked in veg stock), 2 c water, 1 red bell pepper, romaine, sriracha, avocado, fresh parsley, cucumber, tomato, spring onion, seeds

SPICES: 1 tsp: cumin, garlic powder, onion powder. ½ tsp: salt, pepper, chili flakes

Tahini Sauce: 2 tbsp: hummus, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pinch salt, ¼ tsp paprika, water to thin.

3. Pistachio Crunch Quinoa Bowl

1 bag kale, 1 cup quinoa, 2 squashes, carrots, 1 c brussels, ½ cup feta or goat cheese, white beans, ½ c sunflower seeds & pistachios

Maple Dijon Dressing: Olive oil, 1 tbsp Dijon, 1 tbsp agave, sea salt

4. Mediterranean Hummus Bowl

Pickled cabbage, Herby meatballs, Lentils, chickpeas avocado, quinoa, cucc, hummus, balsamic, marinated tofu

5. Chickpea Feta Salad

quinoa (cooked w/vegetable stock), radishes, pickled red onion and cucumber, white beans, bell pepper, fresh mint, chickpeas, feta

dressing:

fresh mint

fresh parsley

2 large cloves of garlic

1 tbsp sumac

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp chill

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup olive oil, juice from 1 lemon

3 tbsp pomegranate molasses

6. Candied Pecan Chopped Salad

sweet potato, squash, red onion, rosemary sea salt, pecans, maple syrup, quinoa, cranberries, feta or goat cheese, hemp seeds, shredded brussels, chickpeas, grilled chicken or tofu

Tahini Dressing: Olive oil, tahini, dijon, lemon, strawberry balsamic, maple, salt

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