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Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Cauliflower, Arugula and Thai Peanut Sauce
Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Cauliflower, Arugula and Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Gluten free and vegan roasted veggie quinoa bowl loaded with nutrients from oven roasted cauliflower, sauteed spinach, toasted almonds and a creamy Thai peanut sauce. Perfect for a feel good weeknight meal.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, gluten free, Healthy, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 611 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1 and 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 handfuls arugula
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds
  • For the Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free tamari
  • 4 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 inch piece of ginger grated
  • 2-4 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, cayenne and garlic powder. Bake on aluminum foil lined baking sheet for 25 minutes.
  3. Heat pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Add quinoa and toast for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a pan and add spinach. Cook for 1 minute until just wilted.
  5. In a bowl combine sauce ingredients and stir until smooth (adding hot water until desired consistency reached)
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Cauliflower, Arugula and Thai Peanut Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 588mg26%
Potassium 702mg20%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 12.9mg16%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.