Plant Based Quinoa Vegetable Broth

Plant-Based Quinoa Vegetable Broth

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 carton (1L) vegetable broth (I like the Imagine Brand)
• 1 can (500 ml) diced tomatoes
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1 tbsp. rosemary, minced
• 1.5 cups kale, chopped small
• ½ cup hemp hearts
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place a large pot over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Put the onion, carrot, and celery in the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the sweet potato and cook for approx. 15 minutes or until cooked.
3. Pour the vegetable broth, tomatoes, chickpeas, quinoa, rosemary into the pot and cook covered for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is done.
4. Add in chopped kale and hemp hearts. Season with salt and pepper as desired
5. Cook another 5 minutes and serve!

A wonderful one pot dish which is hearty, nutritious and delicious!! Enjoy!!

Marsha Fenwick, C.N.P. R.R.T.