The Green Bowl

Recipe:

• 2 cups brussel sprouts
• 1 bunch broccolini
• 4 cups spinach
• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2-3/4 c. pesto
• 1 cup quinoa
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425. Chop the brussel sprouts in half. Toss the brussel sprouts and broccolini on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes. While the vegetables are cooking, boil the quinoa with 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth, and simmer till done. Sauté the spinach and chickpeas in a frying pan. Combine the quinoa, brussel sprouts, spinach, chickpeas, and pesto in a large bowl and serve with the roasted broccoli on top.

This recipe would be amazing with some additional organic grilled chicken or sausage.