Lemony Quinoa with Pine Nuts & Spinach
A Kale & Chocolate signature dish that will brighten up your week. Filled with plant-based protein, anti-inflammatory spices, and nutrient-dense greens, this lemony and flavorful combination tastes as good as it feels. Serve it on its own as a main, alongside an entree, or tossed into salads the next day!
INGREDIENTS
Serves 6
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water (or use 1 cup vegetable broth and 1 cup water for additional flavor)
2-3 teaspoons fresh turmeric (*optional)
Sea salt
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 cups raw spinach, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Variations:
*Add one teaspoon of dried turmeric to the cooked quinoa prior to mixing with the other ingredients as an alternative to the optional fresh turmeric. (Choose one or the other.)
Add golden raisins and/or garbanzo beans.
A Kale & Chocolate signature dish that will brighten up your week. Filled with plant-based protein, anti-inflammatory spices, and nutrient-dense greens, this lemony and flavorful combination tastes as good as it feels. Serve it on its own as a main, alongside an entree, or tossed into salads the next day!
INGREDIENTS
Serves 6
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water (or use 1 cup vegetable broth and 1 cup water for additional flavor)
2-3 teaspoons fresh turmeric (*optional)
Sea salt
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 cups raw spinach, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Variations:
*Add one teaspoon of dried turmeric to the cooked quinoa prior to mixing with the other ingredients as an alternative to the optional fresh turmeric. (Choose one or the other.)
Add golden raisins and/or garbanzo beans.
METHOD
In a small pot, add quinoa, water and salt. If using the optional fresh turmeric, add that into the water. Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. While the quinoa is cooking, slice the spinach & parsley, toast the pine nuts and grate the lemon zest. Let the quinoa sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before removing the lid. Allow the quinoa to cool slightly (at least 20 minutes) before transferring to a serving bowl with toasted pine nuts, lemon zest and parsley. Place the sliced, raw spinach on top of the quinoa mixture. Add in the garbanzo beans and golden raisins if using.
In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Slowly add in olive oil to form an emulsion. Pour the dressing to the top of the quinoa bowl making certain to moisten all the ingredients. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
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