How a Chef Helps Activists With Self-Care

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Roasted Broccoli and Quinoa with Curry Cashew Dressing

1 lb fresh broccoli, tough stems removed, cut into large florets
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/2 cup roasted and salted cashews
1 tsp curry powder
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/4 cups water, divided
1 cup quinoa

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a sheet pan in the oven to heat up.

Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt. Toss everything well to combine.

Once the oven comes to temperature, place the broccoli on the hot sheet pan in an even layer.

Roast the broccoli, stirring it now and then, until it’s softened, browned, and crisp on the edges, 30 minutes total.

Meanwhile, place the cashews in a blender along with the curry powder, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of the water. Blend until smooth and reserve the mixture.

Lastly, rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and then place it in a medium saucepan set over high heat and with the remaining 1 tsp salt and the remaining 1 3/4 cups water. Bring the mixture to a boil, decrease the heat, cover, and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water and is softened, about 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and put a kitchen towel between the pot and the lid and let the quinoa sit for 10 minutes (the towel will absorb the excess steam.)

Uncover the quinoa, fluff it with a fork, and divide it among 4 serving bowls. Top with roasted broccoli, and drizzle with the cashew dressing.

Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Multiple Meals from One Recipe

Turshen notes that the different parts of the meal can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator separately, so you can fix whatever bowl of ingredients sounds tasty to you. They will keep for a week. Being able to grab healthy meals is self-care.