Super Green Quinoa Bowls with Hemp Seed Pesto
A simple, nourishing and flavorful warm quinoa bowl that full of wintery green goodness. Let's celebrate this otherwise bitter time of year and rejoice in the fruits (or veggies) of the season!
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 522kcal
Ingredients
- for the salad
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 3 cups finely chopped kale
- 3 cups shredded brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup pesto
- Olive oil for cooking
- Hemp seeds + red pepper flakes to garnish
- for the hemp pesto
- 3 cups basil
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 - 3 tablespoons water to reach desired consistency
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Add broccoli to a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20 - 25 minutes until the broccoli is starting to brown.
- While broccoli is roasting, make the pesto. Add the basil, avocado, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic and lemon to a food processor and process until combined. With the processor running, drizzle in oil and then water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Once the broccoli is done, remove and let sit while you prepare the remainder of the salad.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, quickly saute the kale and brussels sprouts (either with olive oil or water, your choice). Cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer kale and brussels sprouts to a large bowl and add the quinoa, broccoli and 1/3 cup of pesto. Mix together with tons or forks until pesto is evenly distributed throughout the salad. Add more pesto if needed to coat.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional hemp seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7495IU | Vitamin C: 164.7mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 5.8mg