Loaded Veggie Quinoa Bowl

Loaded Veggie Quinoa Bowl
(chicken optional)

Serves 2-4 (depending on if being served as a main or side dish)

Ingredients:

• One cup quinoa or brown rice, cooked according to package directions (Tip: cook in
  vegetable broth instead of water for fuller flavor.)

• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped

• 1 1/2 cups cauliflower, chopped

• 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced

• 1 cup spinach, coarsely chopped

• 1 red pepper, chopped (you can use yellow or orange peppers as well, or a mixture)

• 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh parsley (or herbs of your choice), finely chopped (optional but so

• healthy)

• 1/4 to 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a mixture

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Sea salt and pepper to taste

• Drizzle of olive oil

• Dash cayenne (optional-if you like a little kick!)

• 1/2 to 1 pound cooked, diced organic chicken breast (optional, if you want the extra

• protein.)

To Prepare:

• Steam broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower for 5-7 minutes, (depending on your desired

• tenderness) adding in peppers for the last 2-3 minutes.

• In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked quinoa or brown rice, steamed

• vegetables, spinach, red pepper, and parsley.

• Add the raw seeds and drizzle with lemon juice, oil and salt & pepper to taste.

• Serve warm or room temperature