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Quinoa & Veg Bowl
A nourishing Andean-inspired dish featuring quinoa, kale, and juicy garden tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (store-bought)
- 1–2 cups kale leaves
- 1–2 tomatoes
- 1 onion or green onion
- Olive oil
- Lemon or lime
- Optional: avocado, pumpkin seeds, roasted vegetables
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Swaps & variations
- Spinach instead of kale
- Brown rice instead of quinoa
- Add protein: chickpeas, tofu, grilled chicken
- Creamy dressing: tahini or yogurt-lime
Storing & freezing
Cooked quinoa stores 4–5 days refrigerated. Kale wilts quickly; add fresh if prepping ahead.
Grow it yourself
- Thrives in poor soil, minimal water.,Direct sow when frost danger passes.,Full sun.,Colors vary—red, white, black. Quinoa
- Cool-season crop; plant spring or fall.,Prefers moist, fertile soil.,Frost improves flavor. Kale
- Full sun, deep watering, monthly compost. Tomatoes
- Start from sets; need loose soil. Onions
- Row covers protect kale from cabbage moths.
- Neem oil repels aphids.
- Marigolds improve soil health and deter nematodes.
- Seed heads dry and brittle; rub between hands—if seeds release easily, harvest.,Rinse before cooking to remove natural bitterness (saponins). Quinoa
- Harvest outer leaves first; avoid yellowing leaves. Kale
- Pick once red and slightly soft. Tomatoes
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