GREEN HERBY QUINOA

2 servings, 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Quinoa Base

• 1 tbsp ghee 

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well and soaked for 5 mins prior to using - optional but better for digestion)

• 2 cups vegetable broth (or water + pinch of salt)

Green Herby Puree 

• 2 big handfuls baby spinach

• ½ cup fresh cilantro (leaves + tender stems)

• ¼ cup fresh dill

• Leaves from 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme

• ½ inch fresh ginger, grated

• 1-2 tsp lemon juice

• 1-2 tbsp water (for blending)

• Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and heat until they are aromatic (2-3 minutes).

2.  Add the soaked, drained, and rinsed quinoa. Sauté in the cumin seeds for 1 minute.

3.  Add the broth/ water, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and allow to simmer until quinoa is tender and cooked (about 15 minutes).

4.  While that is cooking, make the puree - In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients for the puree. Blend until smooth and bright green. Taste and adjust lemon/salt if needed.

5.  Add the puree to the quinoa once the quinoa is cooked. Allow to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Then, enjoy!

   
   

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Notes

• The fresh herbs in this green sauce gives this dish an uplifting and energetic feel. The green puree also balances the heaviness of a grain, even though quinoa is already a pretty light grain.

• Double or triple the recipe if you want to have enough leftovers throughout the week.

• This can be used as a #grainsideoption or a meal on its own. Between the greens and the quinoa, this dish packs a nutrient-dense punch!