When a meal is colorful AND delicious, we know we’ve done a great thing. This recipe combines the perfect amount of summer freshness in the form of veggies you can buy at your local farmers market with quinoa – one of our favorite super foods – and black garlic (definitely our favorite super food).

One of the biggest reasons we love this recipe, though, is because it plays with the subtlety of spice. It allows the fresh veggies to be the star of the show, which is just how we like it. This is the type of recipe that truly allows black garlic to shine – the unique balsamic flavors allow a tiny hint of sweetness that put this stew over the top. Enjoy!

Thanks to Kelly from thekellydiet for this amazing recipe!

Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 3

Ingredients:

• 1 c veggie broth or filtered water

• 3/4 c un-cooked quinoa

• 1 15 oz can, petite diced tomatoes

• 1 c cubed butternut squash

• 1/2 a zucchini, sliced

• 1/2 an eggplant, sliced & chopped

• 7 stalks asparagus, chopped

• 1 tsp black garlic puree

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 2 tsp Flavor God’s Everything Spicy seasoning (or other natural spices of choice)

Optional Toppings:

• Fresh Basil

• Nutritional Yeast

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a crockpot OR large skillet sprayed with avocado spray.

2. Stir & cook on high heat in the crockpot for 4 hours; OR in your skillet on medium heat on the stove for about 20 minutes (or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked), stirring occasionally.

3. Serve hot with things like fresh basil & sprinkled with nooch. Or cover & refrigerate or freeze as a food prep. Enjoy!

Buy Black Garlic Puree for this Black Garlic Recipe from Black Garlic North America