Maple Dijon Quinoa Bowl
The purpose of the chia seeds/water combination in the dressing is to save on calories and fat. If you prefer, you can simply use and additional ¼ cup of olive oil
Servings 4
Calories 352kcal
Ingredients
- Dressing
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- Bowl
- 8 ounces broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 red or orange pepper seeded and chopped
- ½ cup julienned radishes
- 4 ounces chopped spinach
- ½ cup sprouts or micro greens
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds and water and set aside for 15 minutes. Make dressing by combining chia gel, water, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a blender and processing until smooth.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water to boiling. Add broccoli and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Divide quinoa among bowls. Top with broccoli, pepper, radishes, spinach and micro greens.
Notes
Servings 4, Serving Size 231g, Calories 327, Fat 16.2g, Carbohydrates 37.2g, Protein 9.2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 374mg, Potassium 694mg, Fiber 6.6g, Sugars 5.6g
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3120IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3.7mg