Quinoa roasted vegetable bowl — Caribbean — foolproof family version

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 4 cups vegetables for roasting
• 1 can (398 ml) chickpeas, rinsed
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• Fine salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh herbs, to finish
• Optional brand pick: Goya Low Sodium Chick Peas (or any no-salt-added chickpeas)

5 steps

Method

1. Prepare the grain component and keep it warm.
2. Cook the main ingredient with half the seasonings until safely cooked through.
3. Cook or blanch the vegetables just enough to keep their colour and a little bite.
4. Whisk the remaining seasonings with 2 tbsp water into a light sauce.
5. Divide among four bowls, spoon over the sauce, and serve right away.