Quinoa Jar Lunch

Quinoa Jar Lunch

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Serves: 2

Shopping & Ingredients List:

1 small Cauliflower, in small florets

2 tbsp Olive Oil

200g can Mixed Beans, drained & rinsed

50g Quinoa

1 small Pepper, finely chopped

20g Pistachios, chopped

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1 Lemon, zest & juice only

2 tbsp Fresh Coriander, chopped

14g Fresh Parsley, chopped

Salt & Pepper to season

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 210c (190 fan), 400f, gas mark 6. 

2. In a bowl toss the cauliflower florets in 1 tbsp of the olive oil, the cumin, paprika & seasoning. Place on a non-stick baking tray & roast for 15-20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

3. Cook the quinoa according to packet instructions. Normally takes 15-18 minutes. Drain well & rinse under cold running water. Once dry mix with the lemon juice, parsley & seasoning.

4. In 2 mason jars, create layers of quinoa, beans, pistachios, cauliflower. Mix the remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, zest & coriander. Pour over the two jars. Seal & store in the fridge overnight.

Macro info per serving

Protein
17g

Carbs
51g

Fat
21.5g

Energy
466Kcal