Panera Copycat Quinoa Broth Bowl
Author: The Balanced Berry
Serves: 2
- ½ Tablespoon Oil
- ½ an Onion, Chopped
- 1 Clove of Garlic, Minced
- 1 Cup of Lentils, Cooked (I bought mine pre-cooked from Trader Joe's)
- ¼ Cup Uncooked Quinoa
- ¼ Cup Sun-dried Tomatoes
- 3 Cups of Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup of Fresh Spinach
- 1 Cup of Chopped Kale
- 1 Bay Leaf
- ¼ Teaspoon Paprika
- ½ Tablespoon Miso Paste dissolved in 1 Tablespoon of Water
- Dash of Cayenne
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 2 Boiled Eggs, or 8 oz Cooked Chicken
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautee for a few minutes until fragrant, and onions are translucent.
- Add broth, quiona, lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaf, seasoning and Miso mixture to the pan.
- When the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to low. Cover the pan and allow to simmer for ~10-15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
- Just before serving, stir in kale and spinach and allow them to gently wilt in the mixture.
- Transfer to two bowls, topping each bowl with a sliced egg or 4 oz of chicken.
Recipe by The Balanced Berry at https://www.thebalancedberry.com/quinoa-broth-bowl/
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