Brown Rice, Spelt Wheat and Quinoa Vegetable Stew with Hazelnuts
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
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8carrots
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1½ cupsbrown rice + quinoa + spelt wheat preferred ratio
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1¼ tbspmargarine
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1red onions
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2leeks cut in 2-5 in pieces
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200 gbrussels sprouts
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1 tbspfresh thyme
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2 tbsplemon juice
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1⅛ cupsbrown hazelnuts
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1 1/2 tspagave syrup
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1 tspturmeric
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7 tbspplant-based yogurt
Instructions
The Grains and Veggies
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Prepare the brown rice, quinoa and spelt wheat according to the instructions on the packaging (check if the instructions match up and you can cook them all together).
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Cut the carrots in half lengthwise and then again width-wise
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Heat up the margarine in a pan and add the onions, leek, Brussels sprouts and carrots. Sprinkle thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the lemon juice and add about 1 cup of water. Braise the vegetables on medium/high heat for 10 - 12 minutes covered with a lid. Turn them over occasionally.
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Roughly chop the hazelnuts and roast them in a baking pan until they are golden brown.
Gravy
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Serve the rice in a wide bowl and scoop out the veggies from the pan (leaving the liquid inside)
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Pour the agave syrup and turmeric in the liquid and let it cook until it's a nice gravy texture.
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Done! Pour the gravy on top of the filled bowls and sprinkle the hazelnuts on top
Notes
Tip: Add crème fraîche to the final dish to add a rich and flavorful creaminess to it.