Cajun Quinoa with Beans & Walnut ‘Meat’

Serves

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

For the walnut meat:
  1 cup (120 g) walnuts
  2 cups (140 g) chestnut mushrooms
  2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the quinoa:
  ½ cup (125 g) dried quinoa
  2 tbsp coconut oil
  1 small onion, diced
  1 green bell pepper, chopped
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
  14 oz (400 g) can red kidney beans, drained
  ½ cup (120 g) vegetable broth
  salt & pepper
  ⅓ cup (10 g) fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

318

Fats

19 g

Protein

11 g

Carbs

29 g

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  • In food processor or high-speed blender, pulse 'walnut meat’ ingredients to reach consistency of ground meat.
  • Heat coconut oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning, beans, and cooked quinoa. Mix well to combine.
  • Add vegetable broth and simmer gently, letting broth reduce by half. Remove pot from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley to serve.