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Superfood Sides

A nutritious and comforting side dish featuring kale, quinoa, and avocado, perfect for weeknight meals or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cook according to package instructions.
  • 2 cups Kale, chopped Can substitute with spinach or Swiss chard.
  • 1 can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large Avocado, diced Add fresh for creaminess.
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped kale until wilted.
  3. Rinse and drain chickpeas, then add them to the skillet with kale.
  4. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed kale, chickpeas, and diced avocado.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  6. Serve as a side dish, or enjoy it on its own.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge. For freezing, consider freezing quinoa and chickpea mixture before adding avocado.