Lemony Quinoa Brussels Sprouts Salad

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 4 halved (or about cups 1 pound brussels sprouts
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Lemon, Zest and juice of
  • 1/3 Onion
  • 3 cups Spinach

• Canned Goods

  • 2 1/4 cups Vegetable broth, low-sodium

• Condiments

  • 1 tsp Maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Tahini

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Sae salt and pepper
  • 2 pinch Sea salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Liquids

  • 1 tbsp Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved (or about 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (omit if oil-free)
• pinch of sea salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
• 1/3 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, for sautéing (or 1 tablespoon olive oil)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• pinch of sea salt and pepper
• 3 cups spinach (or kale)
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1-2 tablespoons water, to desired consistency
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• sae salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss halved brussels sprouts in oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy brown. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes, until quinoa is fluffy. Meanwhile, start sautéing onions in 1/4 cup vegetable broth (or 1 tablespoon oil) on medium-high, until transluscent. Mix in garlic, salt, pepper and spinach. Sauté about 3 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Turn off heat. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the Lemon Tahini Dressing until smooth. Set aside. In a large serving bowl, combine cooked quinoa, onion/spinach mixture and the brussels sprouts when theyre finished roasting. Then toss with the tahini dressing until well combined. Serve and enjoy!