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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Yields1 Serving
 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
1

Place soaked* quinoa in a pot of boiling water or broth.

2

Allow to simmer about 20 minutes or until soft.

3

Meanwhile, 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.

4

Add cracked pepper and cilantro. Toss one more time.

5

Place quinoa in a large bowl. Sprinkle soy sauce and then add the vegetable mixture on top of quinoa.

6

Reserve 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

1

Place soaked* quinoa in a pot of boiling water or broth.

2

Allow to simmer about 20 minutes or until soft.

3

Meanwhile, 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.

4

Add cracked pepper and cilantro. Toss one more time.

5

Place quinoa in a large bowl. Sprinkle soy sauce and then add the vegetable mixture on top of quinoa.

6

Reserve unused quinoa for leftovers.

7

*Quinoa should be rinsed and is more nutritious when soaked for6-8 hours but is still good simply rinsed.

COLORFUL QUINOA BOWL