We’ve been in the kitchen cooking up some tasty vegan dishes with Lucy Watson. First on the menu? An Aubergine & Pomegranate Quinoa Bowl, the perfect combination of salty & sweet.
Grain bowls are a great way to ensure you’re getting a balanced lunch with plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and protein. Inspired by Moroccan flavors, this dish is perfect for those looking for a lunch that is filling without being too heavy. Oh – and it’s 100% vegan!
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 2 large aubergines cut into slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ras el hanout
- 100g Bulk Powders quinoa grain
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate
- Bunch of flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 20g toasted Bulk Powders’ walnuts halves, chopped
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 4 tbsp plain soya yogurt
- 1 tsp Bulk Powders’ zero calorie syrup maple flavour
- 20g Bulk Powders’ goji berries
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200c.
- Place saffron in a small bowl with 2 tsp hot water & leave to one side.
- Lightly score over one side of each aubergine slice.
- In a small bowl, mix the oil, ras el hanout and garlic. Brush the mixture on both sides of the aubergine slices and season with Bulk Powders’ pink himilayian salt and pepper.
- Place a baking tray and cook in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the aubergines are soft and golden brown.
- Pour 100g of Bulk Powders’ quinoa grain into a saucepan and cover with 300ml cold water
- Bring to boil and cook for 12-15 minutes until all water has evaporated and the grains have doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix the pomegranate seeds with the parsley, half the lemon juice and the Bulk Powders walnuts halves.
- Put the tahini into the bowl with the saffron water and add the yoghurt, the remaining lemon juice and the maple syrup. Stir well.
- Put the quinoa into a bowl and stack the aubergine on top, sprinkle over the pomegranate and walnut mixture, drizzle with the saffron yoghurt and top with Bulk Powders’ goji berries.
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