Cooking to Heal · Recipe 21
Warm quinoa with green vegetables
Preparation: 10 min Cooking: 12 min · 2 people
Ingredients
2 people
- 100 g quinoa
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 handful of green beans
- 1 handful of arugula
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- A pinch of sea salt
Preparation
- Rinse the quinoa and cook for 12 minutes in twice its volume of water.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- Steam the green beans lightly (keep them crunchy).
- Cut the zucchini into small cubes, raw or lightly blanched.
- Mix the quinoa with the vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add the arugula just before serving.
Tip
Add a few sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
Variation
Replace arugula with parsley for a milder flavor.
The author’s nutrition notes
Health goal
Provide plant-based proteins, fiber, and antioxidants. Ideal for supporting energy and digestive balance.
Benefits
- Quinoa: rich in complete proteins and minerals.
- Green beans: source of fiber and vitamin C.
- Zucchini: hydrating and light.
- Arugula: antioxidant and stimulating.
- Olive oil: protective for the heart and cells.
Nutrition
Hypotoxic recipe, gluten-free and dairy-free, rich in plant proteins and fiber.