Joy Bowl With Lemon Tahini Dressing

In a Nutshell:

A delicious Bowl of Joy With Lemon Tahini Dressing. Great afternoon snack or alternate dinner option for vegans.

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 1cm piece fresh turmeric, grated or 1 tsp dried ground
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tsp tahini
  • sea salt to taste
  • Salad
  • 2 tbs quinoa
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded kale leaves
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 radish, thinly sliced
  • 1 small beetroot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup picked mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 1cm piece fresh turmeric, grated or 1 tsp dried ground
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbs lemon juice
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  • Prep time: 5mins
  • Cook time: 15mins
  • Serves: 1 person

    Steps:

    1. Blend dressing ingredients, adding 1 tbs water if too thick, and set aside.
    2. Place quinoa in a saucepan with 1/2 cup salted water and bring to the boil. Simmer, covered for 15 minutes or until cooked, drain and rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork to serve.
    3. Massage 1 tsp lemon juice into kale and combine with cooked quinoa, zucchini, radish, beetroot and dressing. Top with mint to serve.

    Nutrition Info:

    Energy: 1355 kj
    Fat (Total): 10g
    Saturated Fat: 0g
    Fibre: 0g
    Protein: 21g
    Carbs (Total): 29g

    Vegan