Italian Broccoli Quinoa Bowl

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and position one rack near the top and another near the bottom.

2. 2

   Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan, then stir in quinoa.

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   Return to boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.

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   Simmer 1215 minutes, until tender, then drain, return to pan, and cover with a dish cloth and the lid for 5 minutes or more (the cloth absorbs steam so quinoa doesnt become mushy).

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   Place broccoli on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Place chickpeas on the other side of the sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and stir (dont season).

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   On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Bake both pans for 10 minutes, with broccoli on the lower rack, then stir each ingredient.

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   Sprinkle broccoli with red pepper flakes and pumpkin seeds.

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    Roast both pans 510 more minutes, until tomatoes are wrinkled and juicy, broccoli is browned in places, and chickpeas are starting to brown.

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    In a medium mixing bowl, mix pesto with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water and set aside.

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    Immediately toss roasted broccoli with 2 tablespoons lemon juice on the tray.

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    Add chickpeas to the pesto and stir to coat.

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    Toss quinoa with a bit of good olive oil, salt, and pepper.

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    Build each bowl with a generous scoop of quinoa, topped with half the broccoli, pesto chickpeas, and roasted tomatoes.

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    Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, and serve with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.