Gochujang Sesame Vegetable Quinoa

Recipe by @wellfedbykenz

Vegan & Gluten Free

Prep Time: 45 min Servings: 3-4

Tip: This recipe can be served warm or chilled, and it can be adapted to include a variety of vegetables and proteins.

Ingredients

For the base:

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 1 Japanese sweet potato
• 5 carrots
• 1 head of broccoli
• 1 bunch of green onions
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
• Sea salt & pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

• 1 Tbsp gochujang paste
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil or avocado oil

Recipe

1. Prep all of your veg.
1. Slice the carrots into small rounds
2. Chop the broccoli into bite size florets
3. Thinly slice the sweet potato into bite sized quarters
4. Chop a 1/2 cups worth of green onions
2. Prep Your Sauce
1. Add all ingredients listed above into a small bowl, and mix together.
3. Start cooking the quinoa
1. First, rinse the cup of quinoa in a fine mesh strainer for 30-60 seconds.
2. Next, place it in a small pot with 2 cups of water or broth and bring it a rolling boil. Once it is boiling, bring it down to a simmer and let it cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Cooking time can often depend on what kind of quinoa you use, so just keep an eye on it. You will know when it's done when all the liquid has been absorbed, and your quinoa is fluffy.
4. Sauté your vegetables
1. In a medium- large sized pan, heat up a generous tbsp of coconut oil.
2. Add in your thinly sliced sweet potato and sauté on a medium heat. Add in sea salt and pepper to taste.
3. When you are about 5-7 minutes into the cooking process and starting to see your sweet potatoes being cooked through, add in your broccoli and carrots. Add in additional oil and sea salt as needed and Sauté until both the carrots and broccoli are tender (this will take about 15 minutes from start to finish.)
5. Once all components have finished cooking, we plate!
1. Add your quinoa and veg into a W&P bowl or container. Pour your sauce in and give it a good mix. If you are ready to eat, add your green onions and crushed peanuts on top. If you are prepping for later, put these two elements aside so they stay fresh and crispy!