Goji Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked sprouted quinoa (yields approx. 3 cups cooked)
• 2 heaping tablespoons coconut oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups finely chopped sweet onion
• 3 heaping tablespoons pressed garlic
• 3 heaping tablespoons grated, peeled ginger
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (approx. 1 large lemon)
• ¼ cup wheat-free tamari
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup goji berries
• 1 large bunch green kale
• ⅔ cup raw pine nuts

Directions

1. Cook the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. Add to a pot with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer with a lid until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes.
2. Soak the Goji Berries: Place goji berries in water and let them soak until ready to use.
3. Prepare the Kale: Wash the kale, remove the tough stems, and chop into small pieces.
4. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in black pepper, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
5. Build the Flavor: Add tamari, lemon juice, and maple syrup, stirring well over medium heat.
6. Incorporate the Goji Berries: Squeeze excess water from the soaked goji berries, mince into small pieces, and add them to the pan. Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes until the flavors meld together.
7. Add the Kale & Quinoa: Stir in the chopped kale, allowing it to wilt slightly. Then, fold in the cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Toast the Pine Nuts: In a separate dry pan, toast the pine nuts over low heat until slightly golden. Stir them into the quinoa mixture before serving.