Rainbow Quinoa

Quinoa is an ancient gluten free grain with a sweet and nutty flavour. It is high in protein, and serves as a great substitute for rice or pasta. This colourful dish could be a meal all on its own, but if you feel like making it meatier you could always serve it as a side with your protein of choice. Mix with vegan pesto, or add crumbled feta cheese to make it even more delicious.

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Tricolor Quinoa
• 2 Cups Water or Vegetable Broth
• 2 Cups Butternut Squash
• 1 Zucchini
• 1 Sweet Pepper
• 1 Asparagus Bundle
• 1 tbsp Rapeseed Oil
• Sea Salt
• Ground Pepper
• Vegan Pesto (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse quinoa before cooking.
2. Bring water or vegetable broth to boil in a pan.
3. Reduce heat and cook quinoa for approximately 20 minutes while preparing the other ingredients. 
4. Chop all the vegetables.
5. Heat frying pan with rapeseed oil.
6. Add vegetables and seasonings to the pan and simmer until golden.
7. Combine quinoa and vegetables.
8. Top with cheese or vegan pesto if desired.