Combine protein-rich quinoa with root veg to enjoy all five of your 5-a-day. The added fermented coconut yogurt will have gut bacteria benefits, too

Harissa vegetables with quinoa recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 2 red onions (160g), chopped
  • 1 green pepper, deseeded and cubed
  • 1 small sweet potato (200g), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 large celery sticks (125g), cut into chunky slices
  • 10g ginger, finely chopped
  • 300ml vegetable stock made with 2 tsp vegan bouillon powder
  • 1 tbsp harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 2 dried apricots, quartered
  • 10g coriander or parsley, chopped, plus a few extra leaves to serve
  • 250g pack cooked red and white quinoa
  • 4 tbsp coconut yogurt

Method

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and fry the vegetables and ginger for 10 mins, stirring frequently, until softened and starting to colour.

  • Stir in the stock, harissa, tomato purée and apricots. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 mins. Stir in the coriander.

  • Meanwhile, heat the quinoa following pack instructions. Serve with the veg and yogurt, plus a scattering of coriander leaves.

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