Nourish Bowls with Orange-Ginger Miso Sauce

Nourish Bowls with Orange-Ginger Miso Sauce

by Dishing Up the Dirt

Prep Time: 20 minutes  |  Cook Time: 35-40 minutes  |  Serves: 4-6

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium-sized purple beets, rinsed, scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 medium-sized sweet potato, rinsed, scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 medium-sized head of broccoli, rinsed and cut into florets
• 1 (12 oz) bag of frozen & shelled edemame (organic and GMO free)
• 1/4 cup raw cashews, lightly toasted
• 1 bunch cilantro, tough stems removed and roughly chopped
• Cracked black pepper

For the Sauce:

• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil (you can sub olive oil here if need be)
• 2 Tablespoons mellow white miso paste
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons tahini
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons honey or pure maple syrup
• water to thin if necessary

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
2. Add two cups of water and 1 cup of quinoa to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until quinoa is fully cooked and can easily be fluffed with a fork. About 15-18 minutes.
3. Toss the chopped veggies with the olive oil and place on a prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven until lightly browned and tender. About 30 minutes. Toss veggies halfway through cooking.
4. Cook edemame in bowling water until bright green and tender. About 5 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and rinse under cold water.
5. Prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients and whisking until smooth. This works best with an immersion blender or food processor. Taste test and adjust seasonings if need be. If the sauce is too thick add a little water. If it’s too thin add a little more miso and tahini and continue to taste test and add other flavors if need be.
6. Assemble by dividing the quinoa among bowls and topping with the veggies, edemame, toasted cashews and plenty of cilantro. Drizzle with sauce and a sprinkle of black pepper and enjoy!

Notes

• Use this recipe as a guide.
• Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary.
• Taste test as you go.

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Thanks to Dishing Up the Dirt for this amazing recipe. Check out her cookbook here.