The OG Pollen + Grace Salad
Recipe:
ROASTED SQUASH,
BROCCOLI + QUINOA SALAD
WITH AVOCADO MOUSSE
PLANT-BASED | GLUTEN FREE
Total time: 1hr
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS
1 butternut squash, roasted
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Himalayan salt
1 cup cooked black quinoa
1 pack (about 6 stems) tenderstem broccoli
2 large handfuls spinach
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
A handful crushed pistachios
Avocado mousse:
2 large, ripe avocados
1 heaped tbsp coconut yoghurt
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp Himalayan salt
METHOD
1. Chop the butternut squash into large wedges. Place on a baking tray, coat in olive oil, maple syrup and salt. Bake at 180C for 45 mins.
2. Cook the black quinoa in water with a pinch of salt - use a ratio of 1:3 quinoa to water and cook for approx. 20 minutes. Once cooked, pour onto a tray to cool.
3. Blanche the broccoli in a pan of hot water, drain and set aside to cool.
4. Add all the ingredients for the avocado mousse to a blender and blend until smooth (this could also be done with a fork).
5. Remove the butternut squash from the oven and add to a bowl with the spinach, broccoli and quinoa. Mix until combined. Serve topped with a dollop of the avocado mousse and a sprinkle of the pomegranate seeds and pistachios.