I’m not really sure why broccoli gets such a bad name. Aside from sprouts, I think it’s children’s most hated vegetable. What I hate is ‘school broccoli’ – broccoli that has been boiled to death with no nutrients or flavour left. ‘School broccoli’ is why I think loads of children hate broccoli. As a kid, I only liked my mums broccoli. Steamed just enough to remove the bitter edge but not so much that it loses its crunch. My dad always liked the school variety so my very patient mum would often make both types.

Best-vegan-bowls | broccoli-bowl | broccoli-puree | low-fodmap-vegan | Tallulah's-treats | amazing-quinoa-bowls A lot of children have to be tricked into eating broccoli, either by having a cauliflower cheese style dish and smearing the florets in cheese or by drowning them in a thick gravy (the florets not the children).

This broccoli puree makes it easier than ever to trick people into consuming these delicious super foods.

This recipe couldn’t be easier and you can change the toppings to suit your needs. I went for a double broccoli bowl by having florets on top because, as I said earlier, I’m crazy about broccoli (that and the fact I had loads that needed eating). This puree is so creamy and delicious, it goes well with loads of wonderful veg, nuts and grains.

Best-vegan-bowls | broccoli-bowl | broccoli-puree | low-fodmap-vegan | Tallulah's-treats | amazing-quinoa-bowls The quinoa in this dish makes it a hearty winter bowl; it’s surprisingly filling and flavoursome! The pumpkin seeds add a lovely texture as well as an earthiness to counterbalance the sharp lemon in the puree. Delish. If that’s not enough of a reason to give it a try, it’s also great for a weekday dinner as it only takes minutes to whip up.

Enjoy!

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Double Broccoli Bowl

Servings 4 servings

Calories 293kcal

Ingredients

180 g uncooked quinoa
For the puree
1 cup broccoli
1 tbsp garlic infused olive oil goo
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tbsp tamari
2-2.5 tbsp lemon juice
Toppings
1.5 cups lightly steamed broccoli
4 generous sprinkles pumpkin seeds
Chopped chives to taste
Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook your quinoa, I use 180g uncooked quinoa with circa 480ml water
Once the quinoa is ready, leave it to cool for a few minutes while you work on the puree
Wash and cut your broccoli into small florets. Steam the broccoli until it looses its raw edge but is still crisp, I cooked mine for 4 minutes but it'll vary depending on the size of your florets
Pulse the sunflower seeds in a blender, add the goo, tamari and lemon juice and blend some more. Add circa 1 cup of the (cooled) steamed broccoli and blend until all smooth
Add the puree to the quinoa and mix well. Divide into 4 bowls and cover with the remaining broccoli florets, pumpkin seeds and chives
Enjoy!

Notes

*According to Monash university broccoli (heads only) are low in FODMAPs with serving sizes of 1 cup. Large servings (3 or more cups) contain excess fructose and should be avoided during the strict phase of the diet.

Please Note: One serving of my Double Broccoli Bowl is just over half a cup broccoli.