Vietnamese-Style Quinoa Bowl with Muddy Vegetables
A French-inspired twist on traditional Vietnamese flavors, featuring quinoa and muddy vegetables in a hearty bowl.
Ingredients
- β1 cup quinoarinsed and drained
- β2 medium muddy vegetables (such as carrots and beets)peeled and grated
- β2 tbsp vietnamese chili saucesuch as sriracha
- β1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
- β1 tsp canh (Vietnamese fish sauce)optional
- β1/2 cup chua (Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon)chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Toss the muddy vegetables with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- 3
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the vietnamese chili sauce, canh, and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the cooked quinoa and stir to combine.
- 5
Top the quinoa mixture with the roasted muddy vegetables, chopped cilantro, and chopped chua.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve immediately.