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Quinoa bowl with a MacaPaste™ citrus dressing

This nutritious bowl combines the wholesome goodness of quinoa with a zesty citrus dressing made from creamy macadamia nut paste. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a vibrant side dish, it's packed with flavours and nutrients to keep you energized and satisfied.
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Servings: 2
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 12 baby carrots peeled, and trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp macadamia nut oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp chopped or dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onion
  • handful fresh, washed salad leaves or micro herbs
  • 1/4 cup toasted macadamia nuts or seeds
  • 100 g cooked protein (salmon or chicken) optional
Dressing
  • 3 Tbsp naartjie juice
  • 2 Tbsp macadamia nut oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp MacaPaste™
  • 1 clove garlic finely crushed
  • thyme finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa according to the packaged instructions. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 180C. 
  3. Mix the carrots, butternut, oil, garlic powder, thyme, honey, salt and pepper and spread out in a single layer on a roasting pan.
  4. Roast for 25-35 minutes or until tender and starting to char on the edges. 
  5. For the dressing, shake all the ingredients together in a jar and adjust the taste to your liking. You can make it more or less acidic, saltier or even sweeter. 
  6. Arrange the ingredients between two bowls, starting with the quinoa as a base and then building on that. 
  7. Add the dressing right before serving.