Quinoa and purple Cauliflower Power Bowl.
This Quinoa and Purple Cauliflower Power Bowl is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. The ginger aids digestion and improves mental sharpness, while the turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant that promotes brain and heart health.
Equipment
- mandoline to grate the cabbage
- Ninja food processor to make cauliflower rice
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ¾ cups cauliflower rice
- 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
- 1 1/2 cup finely shredded red or white cabbage
- ½ cup sugar snap peas
- ¼ cup minced parsley
- ¼ cup minced scallions
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ ripe Asian pear sliced
- 1/2 avocado thinly sliced
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Black sesame seeds
- Fresh pomegranate seeds
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and quinoa, sauteing until the cauliflower is tender. Transfer to a bowl or container.
- Clean the pan and return it to the heat with the olive oil. Add the onion and cook until tender.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions to the pan, sauteing for a minute before adding the turmeric powder.
- After a minute, add the cabbage, sugar snap peas, parsley, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Saute until the cabbage is wilted and the spices are fragrant. Optionally, add some low sodium soy sauce.
- Pour this mixture over the quinoa.
- Top the bowl with chopped pear, avocado, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
- Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds for a vibrant touch.
- Enjoy warm or cool.
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Notes
To make cauliflower rice, start by removing the leaves and stem from a head of cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into small chunks and place them in a food processor. Pulse the cauliflower until it resembles rice grains. If you don't have a food processor, you can also grate the cauliflower using a box grater. Once you have your cauliflower rice, you can use it raw in salads or cook it in a pan with a bit of oil for about 5-7 minutes until it's tender.
- 1. You can substitute the cauliflower rice with broccoli rice for a different flavor.
- 2. Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to make this bowl even more nutritious.
- Q: Is this Quinoa and Purple Cauliflower Power Bowl healthy?
- A: Yes, it's packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, cauliflower, and a variety of herbs and spices.
- Q: What season is best to make this bowl?
- A: This power bowl can be enjoyed in any season. It's a versatile dish that can be adapted to include seasonal vegetables.