Quinoa roasted vegetable bowl — Mexican — make-ahead friendly

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 avocado oil
• 1 lime, zest and juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Fine salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh herbs or baby greens, to serve
• Fresh herbs or lemon wedges, to serve
• 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.