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Sweet and Savoury Quinoa

Lunch
This is a great recipe if you’re looking for something tasty and easy to prepare. The different flavours of the balsamic and maple syrup complement each other very well.
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Calories559kcal
Carbs77g
Protein27g
Fats13g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Performance Benefits

This recipe is a great recovery meal due to its high carbohydrate and protein content, which will help replenish glycogen stores and allow our muscles to repair.
Health Benefits

This recipe is a great source of calcium, which helps build and maintain strong bones.
Expert Tips

This recipe is delicious served hot or cold and can be enjoyed as a vegetarian dish on its own or as a side salad.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray

Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2½ tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Aubergine
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1 Red onion
  • 2 clove Garlic (peel and leave whole)
  • 1 Sweet potato (approx. 150g)
  • 250 g Tofu
  • 120 g Quinoa (uncooked)
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli flakes
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C. Chop up all the vegetables into chunks.
  • Drizzle oil and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar on a baking tray.
  • Place the vegetables, garlic and tofu on the baking tray and mix around in the oil and vinegar to coat fully. Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning the veg after 20 minutes.
  • Cook the quinoa in hot water with a pinch of salt.
  • Remove the tray from the oven after 45 minutes. Pick the garlic cloves out and mash them with the back of a fork.
  • When the quinoa is fully cooked, mix in the maple syrup, ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar and grind over some sea salt and chilli flakes. Mix well to combine fully.
  • Then empty the quinoa onto the tray with the vegetables and mix in the mashed garlic.
  • Mix well to combine everything and serve.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 27gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 82mgPotassium: 1412mgFiber: 11.4gSugar: 31.4gVitamin A: 590ugVitamin C: 127mgCalcium: 550mgIron: 12.7mg
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