Ingredients:
Makes 3 portions
1 cup quinoa ideally soaked for 4 hrs or overnight
1 medium broccoli
1 carrot cut in cubes
1 beetroot cut in cubes
1 avocado
turmeric root grated
2 cloves garlic chopped
spices – curry powder, turmeric
salt and pepper to taste
gomasio – roasted sesame seed powder
coconut oil
vegetable broth
parsley or coriander for garnish
olive oil and tamari
Method:
In a saucepan place the soaked quinoa with water or vegetable broth. Add the cubed carrots, beetroot, 1 tsp curry powder and turmeric powder, salt to taste. Cover, bring to boil and simmer on low heat until done. It takes about 15 to 20 min. In the meantime, cut the broccoli and garlic. Heat a non stick fry pan, add 1 tbsp of coconut oil. Roast the garlic, add broccoli and grated turmeric root, add some water or broth, cover and steam/cook on medium heat until done.
Serving:
In a plate serve quinoa, add the broccoli, add the cut avocado, sprinkle some ground sesame seeds, drizzle with olive oil and tamari, garnish with cut parsley or coriander.
Ayurvedic Perspective:
A balancing dish for all constitutions. It is nourishing, light to digest, packed with digestible protein, vitamins and minerals, full of flavour and deliciousness. It can be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner.
