Mediterranean Vegetable Quinoa

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE QUINOA

VEGETABLES

½C Yellow onions, chopped

2C Zucchini, thin slices

2C Kale, chopped

1C Carrots, chopped

¾tsp Sea salt

1T Garlic, minced

16oz can Chickpeas or cannellini beans

MOROCCAN SAUCE

16oz can Roasted or stewed crushed tomatoes

or 4C Fresh Tomato (pureed or fine chop)

Option ½C Sundried Tomatoes (diced)

2T Lemon Juice

1T Onion Powder

½tsp Turmeric

2tsp Cumin

2tsp Paprika

1½tsp Cinnamon

½tsp Sea Salt

1tsp Pepper

Pinch Cayenne

½C Water

TOP WITH

¼C Dates, chopped or raisins

OPTION Dab of vegan yogurt

In a large pot, spray pan and lightly brown onions. Add vegetables and cook about 10 minutes. Add chickpeas/cannellini and tomatoes. Warm and serve. Top with dates/raisins. Optional dab of vegan yogurt. May serve with herb (parsley, cilantro) quinoa or brown rice.