Ingredients

6cupsquinoa

1mediumhead of broccoli

2cupsfrozen shelled edamame

4cupschopped kale

1avocadopeeled, pitted and sliced

½cupBlue Diamond Almonds

1batchSesame-Soy Vinaigrette

toasted sesame seeds

⅓cupcooking oil

¼cuprice wine vinegar

1tbsphoney

2tspsoy sauce

¼tspsesame oil

pinch of salt and black pepper

Preparation

Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.  Add broccoli florets and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tender and vibrant green.

Remove with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a separate plate, and set aside.

Add shelled edamame to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.  Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the plate with the broccoli.

Meanwhile, add the kale to a large mixing bowl along with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.  Use your hands to massage the vinaigrette into the kale for 1 to 2 minutes.  Set aside.

Once your quinoa is cooked, portion it out equally among 4 serving bowls.  Top each with equal portions of the broccoli and edamame, kale, sliced avocado, and almonds.

Then drizzle each equally with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds or chia seeds for garnish.  Serve warm.