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Persian-Spiced Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl
Persian-Spiced Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl

Persian-Spiced Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl

with Sweet Potato and an Avocado Crema

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on March 30, 2017

Cumin, coriander, and turmeric are a powerhouse trio—they add fragrant, floral, and earthy aromatics to anything they touch. So when they’re used to season veggies, the results are nothing short of a home run. In this recipe, the spices heighten the honey-like flavor of sweet potato, add oomph to mild cauliflower, and turn onion wedges into nuggets of concentrated deliciousness.

Tags:
Gluten-free
Spicy
Veggie
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time35 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

½

Tri-Colored Quinoa

10

Cauliflower Florets

1

Avocado

2

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1

Lime

1

Sweet Potatoes

1

Red Onion

2

Cilantro

2.5

Spinach

1

Spicy Persian Seasoning

Not included in your delivery

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Energy (kJ)2636 kJ
Calories630 kcal
Fat24 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Carbohydrate92 g
Sugar17 g
Dietary Fiber19 g
Protein16 g
Cholesterol10 mg
Sodium240 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Small pot
Baking Sheet
Small Bowl
Large Bowl

Instructions

Preheat and Prep
1

Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring 1 cup water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small pot. Halve and peel onion, then cut into 8 wedges. Cut sweet potato into ½-inch cubes

Roast Veggies and Quinoa
2

Toss onion, sweet potato, cauliflower, Persian seasoning, and 1 TBSP olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven until browned and tender, about 25 minutes. Once water is boiling, add quinoa to pot. Cover, lower heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Prep Crema
3

Halve, pit, and scoop flesh from avocado, then roughly chop. Cut lime in half. Chop cilantro.

Make Crema
4

Squeeze juice from one lime half into a small bowl, then add avocado. Mash with a fork until smooth. Stir in sour cream and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish Quinoa and Make Salad
5

Drain any excess water from quinoa, then transfer to a large bowl along with the roasted veggies. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. In another large bowl, toss half the spinach (we sent more than needed), a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lime. Season with salt and pepper.

Plate and Serve
6

Divide quinoa mixture between plates. Dollop with crema. Serve with salad on the side.

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