My Favourite Quinoa Bowl, Veggies, Beans & Basil Mayo

Name: My Favourite Quinoa Bowl, Veggies, Beans & Basil Mayo
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 150 g (5 oz) butter beans (lima beans), shop-bought or cooked; ½ tomato, finely chopped; 125 g (4 oz / ½ cup) Cashew Yoghurt; squeeze of lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; fresh herbs (optional); pinch of salt; ½ shallot, very finely chopped; pinch of black pepper; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon salt; mixed greens; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 125 ml (4 fl oz / ½ cup) olive oil; handful of basil; 150 g (5 oz / ¾ cup) quinoa; ribboned cucumber

Preparation info

Serves
1

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Happy Vegan Food

By Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Published 2022

About

Quinoa is now a household staple. This little super seed has made its way onto our plates and is a great alternative to rice and other grains. I love eating it with other components and this recipe is one that I make again and again.

Ingredients

150 g (5 oz / ¾ cup) quinoa

Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Cook the quinoa following the packet instructions and set aside.

Dressing

Add all the dressing ingredients to a jar, give it a good shake and set aside.

Beans

For the beans, add all the ingredients to a bowl, pour half of the prepared dressing over and give it a good stir.