Quinoa Kale Glow Bowl

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Serves 4

Bowls are a great go-to when you want to throw something together that’s quick, nourishing and delicious.  I made this bowl for a meatless “Monday” night but it’s a great one to add another protein like eggs, wild salmon or any other protein you that like.  This one has my favorites like wild mushrooms and Kobucha squash with a yummy sesame-ginger sauce that has just the right kick to it.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2-4 tablespoons coconut oil, ghee, olive oil or combination of all three
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 1 kobucha squash cut into moon shapes, skin on but seeds removed
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups mixed wild mushrooms
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 avocados
  • Lemon or lime wedges

Sesame Ginger Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp. organic gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • ½ -1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp. dijon mustard
  • ¼-1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and drain the quinoa.  Add rinsed quinoa, 1 tsp. salt, and vegetable broth to a small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.  Turn heat down to low, cover and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, until liquid is dissolved.  
  • Arrange squash in a single layer on baking sheet.  Coat both sides on squash with oil or ghee and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  • Roast until starting to brown and caramelize, about 40 minutes, flipping with a spatula about halfway through.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce.  Set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan (I like to use my cast iron skillet) melt another tbsp. oil on medium-high heat.  Add the mushrooms, sauté for a few minutes.  Then add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.  Next add the cauliflower and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 min.  Add a little bit of the sauce.  Next, add broccoli and kale.  Sauté everything for a few minutes, mixing well until combined and add the rest of the sauce to the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.  

Serving:

  • Assemble the bowl beginning with quinoa on the bottom.  Top with vegetable mixture, squash and ¼-1/2 avocado. 
  • Add lime/lemon wedges to squeeze over bowl.
  • Finally drizzle with sesame oil (optional) and enjoy!