Brain Bowl

Brain Bowl - Living with Ivey

Description

Rich in nutrients to prevent chronic disease and neurological decline and boost brain performance and memory.

Ingredients

  • cup cooked quinoa
  • minced garlic clove
  • peeled and sliced shallot
  • cups broccoli florets
  • cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • jar of tuna (7oz), drained in a colander
  • tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
  • tbsp sunflower seeds
  • tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
  • Pinch of flaked sea salt
  • Ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Using a fine mesh colander, rinse and drain quinoa
  • Combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and let simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy (10-15 minutes)
  • Allow quinoa to cool
  • Using a lidded saute pan, add shallot, garlic, tomatoes, broccoli and olive oil.
  • Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes
  • Add 2 tablespoons of water, reduce heat to low and cover with lid
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes, until water is evaporated.
  • Gently combine tuna with tomato broccoli medley
  • Arrange quinoa in bowls and top with tomato broccoli medley
  • Drizzle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
  • Garnish with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaked sea salt and cracked pepper.

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