Lemon Quinoa with an Avocado-Basil Cream

This meal is super simple to make and a real crowd pleaser. Even a friend of mine who lived off pesto pasta & peanut butter on toast a few years ago, adored this meal and even went back for seconds! This totally proved to me that this dish is great for anyone, a healthista, sugar addict, fussy eater, major foodie and even a big meat eater - everyone seems to love it!

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Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 handful basil leaves
• 2 avocados
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2 lemons
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 leek
• 3 courgettes
• 1 large handful asparagus
• 250 g Green lentils
• 250 g Quinoa

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 190 degrees celcius.
• Start by cooking the Quinoa & Lentils. In two separate pans add the dry ingredients. Then add 3 cups of water to the Quinoa and 5 cups of water to the green lentils. Bring both to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. They will both take between 15-20 minutes to cook. If once they absorb all the water they are still not completely cooked, feel free to add a little more water.
• Next slice the courgettes and place on a roasting tray drizzled with olive. Roast for around 20-25 minutes.
• Chop the hard ends off the asparagus and chop into chunks and thinly slice the leek. Steam until perfectly soft!
• Next make the Avocado cream by adding all ingredients to your blender and blending until smooth.
• Finally make the dressing, by simply mixing all ingredients together!
• To Compile: Add the Quinoa, Lentils, Asparagus, Courgette & Leek to a serving bowl. Add the dressing and toss until completely coated. Serve hot, or, as i love it, cold - with a side of the avocado-basil cream!