Butternut Quinoa Protein Bowl
Friday, January 18, 2019. Author Geraldine Campbell
Friday, January 18, 2019. Author Geraldine Campbell
Buck up your vitamins and iron intake with almonds, greens and butternut squash. The quinoa is a good source of protein and complex carbs, providing your body with a slow-burning fuel.
Serves 1
45 g Quinoa
100 g Shallots
205 g Butternut squash
35 g Almonds
75 g Peas
3 Asparagus
50 g Black olives
15 g Raisins
15 g Cottage cheese
1. Place the quinoa in a pan with 2 cups of water. Bring to boil and then simmer.
2. Peel and cut the butternut squash into bite size cubes.
3. Chop the shallots and place this with the butternut squash and almonds into the pan. Simmer and
stir occasionally for 30 mins, topping up with water if required.
4. Cut the asparagus into quarters and discard the tough ends. You can then add this with the peas to
the pot (after the first 30 mins of simmering).
5. Simmer for a further 10 mins, allowing the asparagus to cook.
6. Transfer the mixture into a large serving bowl. Mix in the black olives and raisins.
7. Add a tablespoon of cold cottage cheese to sit above.
8. Serve warm.
Total calories: 762 kcals
Protein: 26 g (14% of total calories)
Carbs: 105 g (55% of total calories)
Fat: 27 g (31% of total calories)
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