COLORFUL QUINOA BOWL
Quinoa with vegetables are valued for their ability to nourish the body, support digestion, and promote overall balance and vitality, They are considered beneficial for maintaining health and preventing imbalances. Quinoa has a slightly warm essence.
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1 Cup of quinoa rinsed and soaked
2 Cups of water or vegetable broth
2 Tablespoons of olive oil
3 Thin slices of ginger
1 Carrot diced
Dash of salt
1 Tomato cut into bite-sized pieces
1 Scallion diced
Splash of soy sauce
Watermelon chunks
Cracked pepper to taste
Handful of cilantro or watercress
1Place soaked* quinoa in a pot of boiling water or broth.
2Allow to simmer about 20 minutes or until soft.
3Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and add the ginger, carrots, and salt. Let cook for 1 minute then add the tomatoes and watermelon. Toss for 2-3 minutes.
4Add cracked pepper and cilantro. Toss one more time.
5Place quinoa in a large bowl. Sprinkle soy sauce and then add the vegetable mixture on top of quinoa.
6Reserve unused quinoa for leftovers.
7*Quinoa should be rinsed and is more nutritious when soaked for6-8 hours but is still good simply rinsed.
Ingredients
1 Cup of quinoa rinsed and soaked
2 Cups of water or vegetable broth
2 Tablespoons of olive oil
3 Thin slices of ginger
1 Carrot diced
Dash of salt
1 Tomato cut into bite-sized pieces
1 Scallion diced
Splash of soy sauce
Watermelon chunks
Cracked pepper to taste
Handful of cilantro or watercress
Directions
1Place soaked* quinoa in a pot of boiling water or broth.
2Allow to simmer about 20 minutes or until soft.
3Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and add the ginger, carrots, and salt. Let cook for 1 minute then add the tomatoes and watermelon. Toss for 2-3 minutes.
4Add cracked pepper and cilantro. Toss one more time.
5Place quinoa in a large bowl. Sprinkle soy sauce and then add the vegetable mixture on top of quinoa.
6Reserve unused quinoa for leftovers.
7*Quinoa should be rinsed and is more nutritious when soaked for6-8 hours but is still good simply rinsed.
