Health Hotline Magazine | October 2022

Broccoli andQuinoa WI TH GA BANZO BEANS Need a healthy plant-based meal that is super easy and tastes delicious, too? Look no further! This vegan-friendly recipe uses the umami flavors of nutritional yeast to add the “cheezy” flavor to this hearty, protein-rich dish. Just throw everything in the pot and walk away while dinner cooks—you’ll be rewarded with a delicious, complete vegan meal.

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes, plus 10 minutes rest time | Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients •

Instructions 1. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. 2. While the broth comes to a boil, cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, peel the stem, and cut into ½-inch pieces, discarding the bottom inch. You should have about 3 cups. Skip this step if using frozen broccoli. 3. Once the broth is boiling, add the nutritional yeast, spices, and quinoa; stir to combine. Scatter the broccoli, diced red pepper, and garbanzo beans over the top and allow it to come back to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. 4. Turn o the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes with the lid on. Flu with a fork and serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, green onion, and pumpkin seeds if desired.

2 cups organic vegetable broth

• ½ cup Natural Grocers ® Brand Bulk Nutritional Yeast Natural Grocers Brand Bulk seasonings: • ½ teaspoon Organic Ground Turmeric • 1 teaspoon Organic Garlic Granules • ¼ - ½ teaspoon Real Salt (depending on the saltiness of your broth) • 1 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic White Quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and drained • 1 head of organic broccoli or 1 (10-ounce) bag Natural Grocers Brand Organic Frozen Broccoli Florets • 1 medium organic red pepper, diced • 1 (15.5-ounce) can Natural Grocers BrandOrganic Garbanzo Beans, drained • Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper

Optional toppings: 1 bunch organic green onions, thinly sliced, ½ cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Tamari Pumpkin Seeds

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