PCOS-Friendly Winter Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Veggies
This winter quinoa salad is so versatile. It makes a great light lunch on its own or a hearty dinner when paired with organic chicken breast or wild-caught salmon.
PCOS-Friendly Winter Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Veggies
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
2 cups vegetable broth
4 cloves of garlic minced
2 shallots, chopped
½ bunch Swiss chard, cut into ribbons (You can also substitute kale)
1 15oz can of garbanzo beans (Eden Organics is a great brand)
1 medium head of broccoli, grated
1 medium head of cauliflower, grated
1 carrot, grated
large bunch of parsley, chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
zest and juice of one blood orange (or a regular orange)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, garlic and shallots.
- Cook on medium heat for 15 – 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Serves 4.
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