Vegetable Quinoa (for BBQ Burger Bowl—or any time!)

Health Science Magazine

Quinoa is great with everything, but when you add your favorite vegetables, a delicious plant-based burger, and a little bit of BBQ sauce, you have a party in your mouth.
If you have leftovers, this dish is great by itself or on a bed of lettuce.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup dry quinoa

6 sprigs asparagus, sliced into bite-sized pieces

1 cup corn, frozen
4 ounces mushrooms, your favorite, sliced 15 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Black pepper to taste
8–12 slices avocado
Pinch of microgreens

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions and then place in a medium bowl.

2. Steam the asparagus, corn, and mushrooms and add them to the bowl with the quinoa along with the tomatoes.

3. Divide among serving bowls and place the burgers on top. Drizzle your favorite BBQ sauce over the burgers and top with some avocado slices and microgreens. Delicious!!