A simple vegan dish with a vibrant fall twist!

If you want to make this dish non-vegan, I recommend using turkey!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup quinoa (or brown rice)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 1 15oz can of chickpeas
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup brussels sprouts, cut into halves
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 4 oz fresh snow peas, strings removed
- 2 carrots, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
COOK TIME – 40 MINUTES / PREP TIME – 17 MIN / SERVES – 4 to 6 PEOPLE
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss the sweet potato and brussels sprouts in 2 tbsp of coconut oil (divide oil evenly amongst veggies) and season with 1 tsp salt.
- Place the veggies in their own tray (you may need 2 trays)
- Place tray(s) in the oven
- The roasted veggies will need different cooking times: Brussels sprouts 25-30 min; Sweet potatoes 20-25 min.
- Cook 1 cup quinoa as listed on the package then set aside.
- Put a saucepan over high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil, garlic, snow peas, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add the thawed peas and cover the pan to warm them through.
- Remove the veggies from the oven and set aside.
- Add the roasted veggies and sautéed veggies to the quinoa and stir to combine.
- When ready to serve, stir in the scallions, cilantro, lime juice, sesame oil, coconut aminos, red pepper flakes, then add your sliced avocado on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 tsp of salt.
Per Serving: Sugar: 7g Calories: 573 Fat: 25g Carbohydrates: 65g Fiber: 12g Protein: 36g
POWERHOUSE INGREDIENTS:
Quinoa ~ High in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect body tissues from damage.
Sweet Potato ~ The beta-carotene in this vibrant vegetable can help fight inflammation.
Avocado ~ Contains carotenoids, which are antioxidants that lower inflammation.
I hope you liked this week’s anti-inflammatory dish! Have a wonderful week and happy November!


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