INGREDIENTS
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
2 cups vegetable broth
4 cloves of garlic minced
2 shallots, chopped
½ bunch Swiss chard, cut into ribbons
1 15oz can of garbanzo beans
1 medium head of broccoli, grated
1 medium head of cauliflower, grated
1 carrot, grated
large bunch of parsley, chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
zest and juice of one blood orange
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
In a pot, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, garlic and shallots. Cook on medium heat for 15 – 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Whisk the olive oil zest and juice of the blood orange with a little salt and pepper to use as a dressing that you pour over and stir into the dish. You can also add in your protein of choice such as grilled chicken or fish. Enjoy!