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AVOCADO BASIL QUINOA BOWL WITH CHILI OLIVE OIL

AVOCADO BASIL QUINOA BOWL WITH CHILI OLIVE OIL

SERVES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, almonds, or cashews
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice, plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa (any colour variety)
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • Chili olive oil or crushed red pepper flakes for serving

    OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
  • Sliced avocado, grilled corn, sliced almonds, currants, chopped kalamata olives, or something delicious from the farmers’ market
  • NUTRITIONAL VALUES

    Calories: 933kcal
    Fat: 50.8g (8.5g S.Fat)
    Carbs: 102g
    Protein: 23.6g
    Sugar: 2.5g
    Sodium: 581mg

    METHOD

    FOR THE SAUCE
    In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.


    TO ASSEMBLE THE SAUCE
    Fill each bowl halfway with quinoa. Then top each bowl with some sauce, tomatoes, scallions, and any additional toppings you want. Drizzle with lemon juice, chili oil, or red pepper flakes. Serve with salt and pepper to taste.
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