Super Green Quinoa Bowls with Hemp Seed Pesto

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 Avocado
  • 3 cups Basil
  • 2 cups Broccoli
  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 3 cups Kale

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup Pesto

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 cup Quinoa, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Hemp seeds + red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 Salt + pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Hemp seeds

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

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Ingredients

• for the salad
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 3 cups finely chopped kale
• 3 cups shredded brussels sprouts
• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• ⅓ - ½ cup pesto
• Olive oil for cooking
• Hemp seeds + red pepper flakes to garnish
• for the hemp pesto
• 3 cups basil
• ½ avocado
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 - 3 tablespoons water (to reach desired consistency)
• Salt + pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Add broccoli to a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20 - 25 minutes until the broccoli is starting to brown.
• While broccoli is roasting, make the pesto. Add the basil, avocado, hemp seeds, nutrition yeast, garlic and lemon to a food processor and process until combined. With the processor running, drizzle in oil and then water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
• Once the broccoli is done, remove and let sit while you prepare the remainder of the salad.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, quickly saute the kale and brussels sprouts (either with olive oil or water, your choice). Cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer kale and brussels sprouts to a large bowl and add the quinoa, broccoli and ⅓ cup of pesto. Mix together with tons or forks until pesto is evenly distributed throughout the salad. Add more pesto if needed to coat.
• Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional hemp seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.