It's an actually-satisfying lunch that won't have you hunting for snacks at 4 p.m.
, shake off as much excess water as you can, and immediately return the cooked quinoa to the saucepan. For extra-fluffy quinoa, put a couple of paper towels under the lid to absorb excess moisture as the grains continue to steam.
Okay: broccoli time! Shaving broccoli may seem tricky, but it’s easily accomplished with some basic knifework. Grasp the broccoli by the stalk with your non-dominant hand and hold it over a large bowl, then use a sharp chef’s knife to evenly scrape off the buds. If this seems confusing, check out this handy photo.Once the stalk is bald, it’s time to butcher the stalk and stem. The inner parts of broccoli stalks are tender and delicious, and worth excavating with a bit of.
Now all that’s left to do is wait. Cover the salad with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the salad’s surface to lock in the flavor. Let it sit at least 30 minutes, and up to three days. The dates will soften, and the quinoa-broccoli mixture will soak up all the seasoning. It will be worth the wait.
I know I said this salad is meant for lunch, but I’d be lying if I pretended I never eat it straight out of the bowl.some gets skimmed off the top, in furtive bites and nibbles on stray “scraps” of cheese. That’s just the price of meal prep—and it sure feels like a power-up to me.Leafy greens and watery vegetables like cucumbers can’t handle being dressed and held at room temperature, but broccoli holds up like a champ.
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