Green With Envy Superfood Lunch

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa and cook with 2 cups of water in a saucepan over medium high heat. When the water boils and starts to dry out, turn off the heat. Cover the saucepan so that the quinoa continues to cook.

2. 2

   While the quinoa is cooking, rinse the broccoli and cut the florets and stems into small pieces.

3. 3

   In a pot or deep saute pan, bring about 3 cups of water to boil.

4. 4

   When the water boils, add in the broccoli and cover the pot or saute pan for about 4-5 minutes. Once the broccoli looks cooked, turn off the heat and run the broccoli under cold water.

5. 5

   Take half of the broccoli and put it in a food processor.

6. 6

   Add the basil, garlic, pistachios, parmesan cheese, sour cream, and olive oil into the food processor. Blend everything until smooth.

7. 7

   Empty the quinoa into a large bowl. Pour the blended broccoli mixture into the bowl and stir with the quinoa. Add in the sea salt and stir.

8. 8

   Fold in the remaining broccoli and chopped spinach.

9. 9

   Top with sliced avocados and/or additional parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.