Vegetable Grain Bowl with Tahini Pesto
Ingredients
Bowl
- seasoned canned beans
- broccoli
- pre-chopped greens
- pre-chopped mushrooms
- frozen quinoa
Tahini pesto
- 2 cups basil
- juice of one lemon
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup cold water or more
- salt to taste
Preparation
Tahini pesto
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz on high until mostly smooth
Adjust consistency based on preference by adding additional water a tablespoon at a time and continue blitzing until satisfied
Bowl assembly
Microwave broccoli until tender
Heat frozen quinoa according to package instructions
In a bowl, combine seasoned canned beans, greens, mushrooms, and quinoa
Top with the prepared tahini pesto and serve
Tips
This bowl is perfect for a quick Meatless Monday meal using pantry and frozen ingredients
Adjust vegetable amounts based on preference for an easy, healthy option