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Quinoa Cauliflower Bowl with Almond Sriracha Sauce

Roast the Cauliflower with Sriracha, cook the quinoa, saute greens, make the 8 ingredient Almond Butter Sriracha dressing and serve up a big helping! Free of Gluten, dairy, egg, corn. can be made soy-free.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 461 kcal
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

Quinoa
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sriracha
Roasted Cauliflower
  • 1/2 head of large cauliflower or 1 small cauliflower chopped into small florets
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp or more Sriracha to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ginger powder
Collard Greens
  • 4-5 large leaves of collard greens tough ribs removed and chopped chiffonade
  • 1/2 teaspoon oil
  • a generous pinch of salt and garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons water
Almond Sriracha Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons almond butter or use any other nut butter like Peanut butter
  • 2 tsp ginger minced
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp Sriracha to taste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 Tablespoons coconut milk (I use So delicious Lite culinary coconut milk_
  • A generous pinch of salt

Instructions

Quinoa
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  1. Wash the quinoa then cook with the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil on medium heat then cook at low-medium heat partially covered 10-15 minutes. Fluff and keep ready. Or use 1 cup cooked quinoa or other grain or lentils.
Roasted Cauliflower
  1. In a bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients. Toss the Cauliflower in it. sprinkle a bit of salt and bake at preheated 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 20-25 minutes.
Collard Greens
  1. While the cauliflower roasts, heat oil in the pan on medium heat. Add the collard greens, salt and garlic and cook for a minute. Add the water, mix, cover and cook on low-medium heat until lightly wilted.
Almond Sriracha Sauce
  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend well and use. Taste and adjust salt and spice.
  2. Arrange everything in a bowl and serve with a generous drizzle of the dressing, cilantro leaves and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 498mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 18.1mg (20%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461

% Daily Value*

Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Potassium 498mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 20%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.