Spring Quinoa Bowls

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 40 min 6
Spring Quinoa Bowls
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Ingredients


8 medium spear(s) Asparagus
1 avocado(s) Avocado
1/3 cup Basil pesto
1 squash Butternut squash
2 cup Chickpeas, canned, drained
1 cup Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
1 cup Coconut milk, reduced fat
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
2 tbsp Maple syrup
1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
1 pinch Salt and pepper
1/2 cup Walnuts

Instructions


Preheat your oven to 375 F.

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Cut the squash in half and brush the maple olive mixture onto the squash. Place on a baking sheet, cut sides down and bake for 15 minutes.

Cook one cup of quinoa with one cup of water, 1 cup of coconut milk and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.

Cut the asparagus in small pieces, and add them to the same tray as the squash, coat them with one tablespoon of olive oil. Turn the squash cut sides up and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Take the vegetables out of the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Place the squash in a cutting board and cut into 2 inch cubes.

In a bowl, mix the pesto and chickpeas .

Divide the quinoa into bowls, add squash, asparagus, feta, chickpeas, avocado , walnuts and cilantro.

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 659
Calories from fat 325
Calories from saturated fat 85
Total Fat 36 g
Saturated Fat 9.4 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.8 g
Cholesterol 11.8 mg
Sodium 538 mg
Potassium 1452 mg
Total Carbohydrate 73 g
Dietary Fiber 15.5 g
Sugars 13.9 g
Protein 17.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.4
Meat Alternative 0.8
Milk Alternative 0.3
Vegetables 4.6

Energy sources


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