Makes

4 servings

Ready In

30 mins

Calories

182 kcal

Good For

Sides

 

About this Recipe

By: Wilna Eksteen

Quinoa is a complete protein. A complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids that your body can’t produce on its own. Essential amino acids are the building blocks for protein that our body needs to function properly. Make sure to include this nutrient-dense, fibre-filled grain as a pantry staple, and incorporate it frequently into meals.  This recipe is a plant-based complete protein fibre-filled feast! (try saying that quickly)
Ingredients
  • 1 medium cauliflower, florets
  • 1 tin chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup red quinoa, cooked
  • 1 lemon
Shopping List
  • Cauliflower
  • Tinned chickpeas
  • Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Fresh thyme
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Red quinoa
  • Lemon
Equipment List
  • Airfryer / Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small pot
Special Dietary Requirments
  • Lactose-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
  • Low GI
Nutritional Analysis per serving
  • Energy: 182 kcal
  • Protein: 6.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.9 g
  • Sugar: 4.5 g
  • Fat: 8.6 g
  • Fibre: 5.7 g

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Add the cauliflower, chickpeas, Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive and fresh thyme onto a baking tray. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Place in the oven for 30 minutes on 180°C or in the Airfryer for 30 minutes at 140°C.

Step 3

Serve with fresh cherry tomatoes, red quinoa and good squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with fresh cherry tomatoes, red quinoa and good squeeze of lemon juice.

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