By Debbie Young
Quinoa and Cauliflower Power Bowl
So aside from being delicious, what makes this simple recipe so good for you? Well if you’re into Eastern Medicine, you may notice the mixture of medicinal herbs and seasoning:
• Ginger: Scientifically proven to soothe digestion, ease muscle soreness, and improve mental sharpness.1,2,3
• Turmeric: Contains the powerful antioxidant curcumin, which helps to optimize brain and heart health, among other benefits.4,5
• Parsley: A nutrient-rich herb loaded in vitamins A, C, K, and E, which help to boost your immune system.6
• Garlic: A pungent, flavorful member of the allium family, garlic can boost immune response, maintain healthy bones, and support blood pressure. 7,8,9
In addition, this recipe is loaded with something called prebiotic fiber, thanks to the pears, cabbage, and cauliflower.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:33:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories394 kcal (20%)
Total Fat17 g (24%)
Carbs57 g (22%)
Sugars15.5 g (17%)
Protein11.2 g (22%)
Sodium440.6 mg (22%)
Fiber13.9 g (50%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 servings

½ cupquinoa
cooked, a great way to use leftovers

½ teaspoonsesame oil

¾ cupscauliflower rice

½ teaspoonextra virgin olive oil

0.5onion
diced

1 clovegarlic
minced

2 tablespoonsginger
finely chopped

½ cupred cabbage
finely shredded

½ cupbroccoli slaw

¼ cupparsley
minced

¼ cupscallions
minced

1 teaspoonturmeric

½ teaspoonblack pepper

¼ teaspoonsea salt

0.5pear
ripe, finely chopped

0.25avocado
finely chopped

1 tablespoonpine nuts
toasted

1Juice of lime
Instructions
Step 1
1. Heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add cauliflower rice and quinoa and saute until cauliflower is tender. Transfer into a bowl or to-go container.
Step 2
2. Wipe pan clean, then add back to the heat along with the olive oil. Add onion, and cook until tender.
Step 3
3. Add garlic, ginger, cabbage, broccoli slaw, parsley, scallions, salt, and spices.
Step 4
4. Saute until cabbage is wilted, and spices are very fragrant, then pour over your quinoa mixture.
Step 5
5. Top your bowl with chopped pear, avocado, pine nuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime!
Step 6
6. Eat warm or cool.
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