Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Quinoa Bowl

Celery for fiber boost, dates for additional potassium (especially after a sweaty workout) and nuts for protein (plus good fats) - this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">Celery, Dates, and Nuts salad</a> turned out a perfect component to a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/08/chickpea-tuna-veggie-quinoa-bowl.html">post-workout lunch</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/07/broccoli-zucchini-cabbage-quinoa-salad.html">salad</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/chicken-broccoli-salad-bowl-with-corn.html">bowl</a> composed of steamed broccoli and cauliflower, leftover shredded chicken, hard-boiled egg, and quinoa.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3741/33293195285_c7b655d95a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />For vegetarians, omit the chicken as the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">celery, dates and nuts component</a> is delightfully tasty to glorify this steamed vegetables and quinoa grain bowl.<br /><a name="more"></a><br />As with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a>, I will list the main components of the meal, and not recipe with exact ingredient quantities. This is so that you can customize your meals - substitute the grains, vegetables, and proteins to your personal preferences; and especially for the vegetables - use what is freshest in your kitchen for the day. The vegetables are all totally interchangeable depending on what you have, so feel free to get creative.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/750/33137921182_b5007c350b_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00HEZ8A6K&asins=B00HEZ8A6K&linkId=adea9f90ec6d7cd3ae1b9f4f70c7645d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Dates Salad </b><b>Quinoa Bowl  </b><br /><i>Ingredients/Components</i>:<br />[<i>Vegetables</i>]: Ginger-garlic steamed broccoli and cauliflower plus a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">side-salad made with celery, dates and nuts</a><br />[<i>Whole grains</i>]: Tricolor quinoa, cooked according to package instructions<br />[<i>Protein</i>]: Shredded chicken plus hard-boiled egg (vegetarian: omit the chicken)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Assemble as shown. Garnish with red onions, and drizzle with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">easy homemade golden dressing</a>.<br /><br /><br />[<i>Meal preparation tips</i>]: Components such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html#more">quinoa</a> has been pre-cooked in a batch (2-3 days' supply), hard-boiled eggs prepared in advanced (5 days' supply) <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0086ANRGU&asins=B0086ANRGU&linkId=01630cdbcd83bdbc9de9310936562fd2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">chicken are leftovers</a>. Excluding the egg, the quinoa and chicken can be warmed up/re-heated before consumption on the actual day.  The celery salad and dressing can also be made a few hours in advance.<br /><br />Here is one rule I follow strictly when it comes to vegetables especially leafy greens. I NEVER prepare and cook the vegetables days in advance, in order to reap the maximum nutrition out of freshly cooked vegetable. They are usually cooked (leafy greens steamed, denser starchier vegetables roasted) just before the salad bowl is put together. If the vegetables are to be consumed raw like the celery salad, preparing one day ahead is fine.<br /><div><br /></div>That said, it is your grain bowl and you are eating it. Either it is everything made fresh, partial or entirely prepped-ahead, it is what works for you, right?<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/celery+salad" rel="tag">celery salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/grain+bowl" rel="tag">grain bowl</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Quinoa Bowl

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Lunar New Year Vegetarian Stir-Fry 年菜西兰花芦笋清炒鸿禧菇

During <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/02/food-and-symbolism-chinese-new-year.html">Lunar New Year</a>, many Chinese families believe in shoring up good luck with food that symbolizes good health and prosperity.<br /><br />With good health and happiness in mind, this easy and healthy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/napa-cabbage-bok-choy-with-mushrooms.html">vegetarian stir-fry</a> is perfect for the Lunar New Year. We have broccoli, asparagus, bell peppers, beech mushrooms, and tofu all in a pot, symbolizing togetherness.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/16583907742_1c2202fa67_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Quite different from the popular vegetarian dish <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2007/04/chap-chai-means-mixed-vegetables.html"><i>Chap Chai</i>(Braised Vegetables Combo)</a> that often makes its appearance during Lunar New Year, this vegetable combo wins on the crisp fresh bites of vegetables and light-tasting flavors, unlike the soft meld-down texture and deep-layered flavors of a braised dish.<br /><br />Each ingredient and its symbolism, in my own interpretation:<br /><br />Mushrooms 鸿禧菇 = 鸿运当头 (Good luck)<br />Asparagus 芦笋（顺）= 事事顺利 (Smooth-sailing)<br />Broccoli 西兰花 = 花开富贵 (Prosperity)<br />Celery 芹(情)菜 = 心情愉快 (Positive mood, good health)<br />Orange bell peppers 橘（吉）色灯笼椒 = 大吉大利 (Auspicious)<br />Garlic/leek 蒜(算）头 = 有的算$ (Fortune)<br />Tofu 豆腐（福）=有福 (Good health, happiness)<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/16397561190_13289a380b_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></p><p></iframe><b>Broccoli and Asparagus Stir-Fried with Tofu, Mushrooms (Chinese New Year Veggie Combo) 西兰花芦笋清炒豆腐鸿禧菇</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />6oz organic broccoli florets<br />12-16 asparagus, sliced into finger-lengths (more on <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/03/asparagus-with-maitake-mushrooms.html">preparing asparagus</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/03/asparagus-with-maitake-mushrooms.html">here</a>)<br />7 oz tofu, sliced into triangles (as shown)<br />Bunashimeji (brown beech) mushrooms or any other variety<br />3 celery hearts, sliced to bite-sizes<br />1organic bell pepper, sliced to bite-sizes (orange, yellow or red)<br />1tsp light soy sauce<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br />1 tsp sesame oil for finishing aroma<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a little cooking oil, saute the mushrooms and tofu with garlic, till the mushrooms softened slightly, add the broccoli and asparagus, give it a good stir, cover the pot and allow the steam to partially cook the vegetables, about 5-6mins, then add the bell peppers, celery, soy sauce and cook further for a few minutes till everything is cooked (the bell peppers and celery need not be totally softened down to be considered cooked, as their crunchy texture is preferred). Salt and pepper to taste, and sesame oil to finish it off.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/16584595885_ce389e2f20_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetable+stir+fry" rel="tag">vegetable stir-fry</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></p><p></script><script type="text/javascript"></p><p>FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd");</p><p></script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><br /><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"></div><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</span><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span><br />

Lunar New Year Vegetarian Stir-Fry 年菜西兰花芦笋清炒鸿禧菇

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Celery, Dates, Cashews Salad 西芹甜枣腰果沙拉

"<i>Sweet from dates, sour from lemon, bitter from celery, and salty from Parmesan - this humble salad manages to get all taste buds firing at once</i>." - <i>Bon Appetit</i><br /><br />Alright, I omitted everyone's favorite - the cheese; but trust me (or rather, trust <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/celery-salad-with-dates-almonds-and-parmesan"><i>Bon Appetit</i></a>), this salad delivers the flavor punch in crunch.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/609/33137921772_b5d195a173_z.jpg" /><br /><br />I was excited to make it after watching the video and adapted it by using my own <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">homemade turmeric dressing</a>. Though I did not add in the cheese for saltiness, the mixed of almonds and cashews and the salted sunflower seeds made up for it. I totally enjoyed this crunch-a-licious salad and see it coming more often into my meals.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/734/33137921422_a8dcc2f37b.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004KNJWP2&asins=B004KNJWP2&linkId=VHR3GV3L6HJTPTP5&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Celery, Dates, Cashews and Sunflower Seeds Salad 西芹甜枣腰果沙拉</b><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/celery-salad-with-dates-almonds-and-parmesan">Bon Appetit</a></span></i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />Organic celery, thinly sliced<br />Red onions, thinly sliced<br />1-2 Medjool dates, seeds removed and roughly chopped<br />Sliced almonds, and roasted unsalted cashews, handful, store-bought<br />Salted sunflower seeds, store-bought<br />1-2 tbsp <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">turmeric dressing</a><br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Place sliced celery, onions, red dates in a bowl, drizzle dressing over and gently toss. Top with crushed nuts, and seeds.<br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/588/33137922192_5ff04cd1fc_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/celery+dates+salad" rel="tag">celery dates salad</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Celery, Dates, Cashews Salad 西芹甜枣腰果沙拉

" Sweet from dates, sour from lemon, bitter from celery, and salty from Parmesan - this humble salad manages to get all taste buds firi...

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