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Beef & broccoli quinoa bowls 🥕🥦 simple, healthy, and delicious! This recipe combines tender ground beef, vibrant carrots, and broccoli with fluffy quinoa, all brought together with a savory sauce. The sauce, made with soy sauce, red wine vinegar, coconut sugar, and ground ginger, adds a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is a wholesome and satisfying meal.
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Cook 1 cup quinoa according to package directions.
Peel and dice carrots, chop broccoli, and slice green onions, separating the whites from the greens.
Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat.
Brown ground beef until no longer pink and drain excess grease if necessary.
Mix in carrots, broccoli, whites of green onions, garlic, and salt & pepper, and cook until vegetables begin to soften.
In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, coconut sugar, ground ginger, and minced garlic, and whisk.
Pour sauce into pan and mix in cooked quinoa, stirring until everything is combined and heated through.
Top with green parts of green onions and sesame seeds.
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You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
For added crunch, lightly toast the sesame seeds before sprinkling them on top.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less coconut sugar to taste.
Can I use a different grain instead of quinoa?
Yes, you can substitute quinoa with rice, couscous, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave before serving.
Can I make this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, you can replace ground beef with tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth instead of water in the sauce.
What can I use instead of coconut sugar?
You can use brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup as a substitute for coconut sugar.
How do I prevent the quinoa from becoming mushy?
Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking and follow the package instructions for water-to-quinoa ratio.
