Quinoa Tomato Avocado with Carrot seasme dressing
(from LC1231’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.lotusartichoke.com/quinoa-tomato-avocado-with-carrot-ginger-sesame/
Cook time: 30 minutesServes 4 people
Categories: Quinoa, avocado, main
Ingredients
- •1 cup / 180 g quinoa
- •2 cups / 480 ml water
- •1/4 tsp salt
- •1/2 avocado chopped
- •1 tomato chopped
- •mixed sprouts for garnish
- Carrot Ginger Sesame Dressing:
- •1 carrot peeled, chopped
- •1/2 in / 1 cm fresh ginger chopped
- •1/4 cup / 30 g sunflower seeds toasted or soaked, ground
- •2 Tbs sesame seeds toasted or soaked, ground
- •2 Tbs olive oil
- •2 Tbs lemon juice
- •1 Tbs agave syrup
- •1 Tbs soy sauce
- •1/4 cup / 60 ml water
- •1/4 tsp salt
Directions
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Bring 2 cups water to boil in a small pot. Add salt and quinoa. Cover, steam for 15-20 min. Remove from heat, fluff with fork. Cover, let sit for 10 min.
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.Blend all dressing ingredients in food processor, adding water last and adjusting to desired consistency.
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.Arrange cooked quinoa on plates, followed by chopped tomatoes and avocado.
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.Pour on dressing and garnish with sprouts or fresh herbs.