PROTEIN PACKED QUINOA BOWL

I could eat endless amounts of this quinoa protein bowl!  The beech mushrooms enhance the bowls flavor with a rich, buttery taste.  This is such a versatile dish, you can swap out any of the veggies to fit what you have on hand.

PROTEIN PACKED QUINOA BOWL

15 minPREP TIME

25 minCOOK TIME

1 and 1/2 cups veggie brothINGREDIENTS

1 cup organic quinoa - any variety

2-3 celery stalks

1 onion

3 garlic cloves

2 medium carrots

2/3 cup frozen organic shelled edemame

2/3 cup frozen corn

1 package beech mushrooms - or mushrooms of choice

1 tablespoon organic coconut oil (refined)

2 tablespoons organic tamari - or to tasty

NSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse your quinoa and add it to your rice cooker along with the veggie broth. - see note if you do not have a rice cooker
2. Peel and chop your carrots and garlic, then chop your celery, onion, and mushrooms. Set the mushrooms aside to be sautéed in a separate pan.
3. Add the oil to your pan and sauté your veggies for about 8-10 min on medium-low heat.
4. Add your corn and edemame and cook for another 10-15 min then mix in your tamari.
5. In a separate pan sauté your mushrooms and drain any excess moisture.
6. Combine the quinoa and veggies and serve.

NOTES

If you don’t have a rice cooker you can cook the quinoa in a lidded pot by bringing 2 cups of veggie broth to boil with the quinoa. Once boiling, vent the lid and turn your heat down. Let simmer for about 15 or until the liquid is absorbed.

Recipe Source www.whereyougetyourprotein.com