HONEY-GLAZED QUINOA BOWL WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Serves: 2 | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins

About this Recipe

Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total: 45 mins

Health Benefits

Eucalyptus Honey

Energy, immune support, natural antibiotics

Quinoa

Complete protein (all 9 amino acids), gluten-free, prebiotic

Root vegetables

Complex carbs, antioxidants, fiber

Seeds

Essential fatty acids, mineral density, hormone balance

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sprouted mung beans: 40g
  • Pumpkin seeds: 20g
  • Fresh cilantro: 1 tablespoon
  • Pomegranate arils: 30g
  • Lime wedges: for serving

Quinoa:

  1. 1 Rinse quinoa under cold water
  2. 2 In pot, add water and salt, bring to boil
  3. 3 Add bay leaf and quinoa
  4. 4 Reduce heat to low, cover
  5. 5 Simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed
  6. 6 Remove from heat, let rest 5 minutes
  7. 7 Fluff with fork

Vegetables:

  1. 8 Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F)
  2. 9 Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper
  3. 10 Spread on baking tray
  4. 11 Roast 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway
  5. 12 Vegetables should be tender and edges caramelized

Dressing:

  1. 13 Whisk together honey, tahini, lemon juice
  2. 14 Add garlic and salt
  3. 15 Slowly add water until pourable but not thin
  4. 16 Set aside

Assembly:

  1. 17 Divide cooked quinoa into 2 bowls
  2. 18 Top with roasted vegetables
  3. 19 Add sprouted mung beans
  4. 20 Drizzle with honey-tahini dressing
  5. 21 Garnish with pumpkin seeds, cilantro, pomegranate
  6. 22 Serve with lime wedges