Quinoa & Cauli Power Bowl -- GF, DF, V

This meal is a nutrient-dense powerhouse. Throw together for a lunch that will carry you all the way through to dinner, or serve as a lighter dinner. Aside from being delicious, this recipe is so good for you. Ginger eases muscle soreness and improves mental sharpness. Turmeric contains the powerful antioxidant curcumin, which helps to optimize brain and heart health. Parsley is a nutrient-rich herb loaded in vitamins A, C, K, and E, which help boost your immune system. And finally, garlic, which can boost immune response, maintain healthy bones, and support blood pressure.

Serves 2

• 1 C cooked quinoa (a great way to use leftovers)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1½ C cauliflower rice (find it in the frozen section of the grocery store)
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 4 Tbs finely chopped ginger
• 2 C broccoli slaw
• ½ C minced parsley
• ½ C minced scallions
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 ripe pear, finely chopped (or more to taste)
• 1 avocado, finely chopped (or more to taste)
• 2 Tbs toasted pine nuts
• Juice of 1 lime

Heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add cauliflower rice and quinoa and sauté until cauliflower is tender. Transfer into a bowl.

Wipe pan clean, then add back to the heat along with the olive oil. Add onion, and cook until tender.

Add garlic, ginger, broccoli slaw, parsley, scallions, salt, and spices. Saute until spices very fragrant and then pour over the quinoa mixture.

Top your bowl with chopped pear, avocado, pine nuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Eat warm or cool.​