INGREDIENTS (SERVES 3-4)

START WITH A GRAIN

• 250g of quinoa, rice or pearl barley

ADD VEG (CHOOSE 1–2)

• Broccoli, aubergine, cauliflower, mushroom, peppers or leeks

ADD RAW LEAFY GREEN (CHOOSE 1)

• Spinach, shredded kale, Swiss chard, little gem, watercress, cabbage

ADD FLAVOUR (AS MANY AS YOU LIKE!)

• Pickled ginger, roasted garlic, roasted red peppers, sautéed onions

TO SERVE (OPTIONAL)

• 1 tbsp toasted seeds
• 2 tbsp leftover hummus

METHOD

1 Bring 325ml of water to a light boil, add your grain and stir. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and cook for 15–20 minutes until light and fluffy

2 Add one tablespoon of sesame oil to a frying pan over a medium–high heat. Add your accent flavours and cook for two minutes. Add your veg and stir to coat

3 Chop your greens, add to the pan and cook until wilted

4 Serve with avocado, toasted seeds or leftover hummus

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