How to Make a Flexible Quinoa Bowl

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Flexible Quinoa Bowl

Yield: 1

Author: Lydia Fox

prep time: 15 M cook time: 15 M total time: 30 M

ingredients:

Mixed grains or a mix of equal parts whole quinoa, millet, and buckwheat (plain quinoa or varied blends of any of the three should also be fine)
Salt
Ground pepper, black or white
Basil, fresh or dried
Onions—white, yellow, purple, or green
Garlic, fresh or dried
Avocado
Optional: Cucumber
Optional: A handful or two of salad greens
Substitution: Shallots for garlic and onions
Substitution: Olives and an olive oil drizzle for avocado

instructions:

Flexible Quinoa Bowl

Add 2/3 cup of mixed grains or whole grains of your choice to 2 cups of water.
Add two pinches of salt.
Add around 8 twists of pepper.
If using dried garlic, add 1.5 tablespoons to grains.
If using fresh garlic, slice and fry 5-6 cloves in olive or grapeseed oil until golden brown and add to grains while they start to cook.
Bring grains to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of basil if using dried.
Dice half a small onion or 4-6 green onions and add to grains before or while they boil.
Simmer until most water is absorbed by the grains.
Chop basil if using fresh basil.
If desired, cube 2 mini cucumbers or half a regular cucumber and slice avocado or olives while grains simmer.
Turn off heat, and if desired, stir in cubed cucumber.
Add a handful of basil, chopped, if using fresh basil. Optionally stir in cucumber and/or a handful or two of salad greens while grains are warm.
Plate and top with avocado or olive oil.

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How to Make a Flexible Quinoa Bowl

Packed with grains and veggies, this flexible plant-based dish is filling and easy to customize. Try this simple and nutritious meal idea today!

How to Make a Flexible Quinoa Bowl