Harissa Shrimp and Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl

Spiced shrimp, roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, greens, and lemon tahini

Yield: 4 bowls | Time: 25 minutes active • 45 minutes total | Estimated energy: About 485 calories per bowl

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound peeled shrimp

• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

• 2 tablespoons harissa paste, divided

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cups cooked quinoa

• 4 cups chopped kale

• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro and mint

• 1/4 cup tahini

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Cool water to thin

• Pomegranate arils, optional

METHOD

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower and chickpeas with 1 tablespoon harissa and 1 tablespoon oil; roast 24 minutes.

2. Toss shrimp with remaining harissa and oil. Add to the pan for the final 7 to 9 minutes, until opaque.

3. Massage kale with a squeeze of lemon. Whisk tahini, remaining lemon juice, and water into a pourable sauce.

4. Divide quinoa and kale among bowls; add the roasted mixture, onion, and herbs.

5. Drizzle with tahini. Replace shrimp with extra chickpeas or baked tofu for a plant-based version.

FEATURED INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Shrimp provides lean protein and vitamin B12. Cauliflower, kale, chickpeas, herbs, and quinoa contribute fiber and a wide range of nutrients.

COACH WINONA’S KITCHEN NOTE

Harissa brands vary in heat and salt. Taste yours first, then use enough to build warmth without covering the vegetables.

WISE CHOICES FOR YOUR BODY

A nourishing recipe may still need adjustment for your health plan. Consider allergies, gluten tolerance, blood-sugar needs, kidney concerns, sodium goals, digestive comfort, medications, and the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian. Ingredient substitutions can change both nutrition and estimated calories.

FROM THE PLANT STRONG TABLE

This recipe appears in The Plant Strong Table, Volume 3, from IndigoKoi Wellness, LLC. Continue the table with “Creamy Mushroom Lentil Stroganoff.”

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harissa shrimp bowl, cauliflower quinoa bowl, Mediterranean seafood dinner

Estimated calories are based on standard ingredient averages and the stated yield. This recipe offers general culinary education and is not individualized medical or nutrition care.