Disney Recipe: Make an Emperor’s New Groove Inspired Quinoa Bowl!

The runDisney Wine and Dine Virtual Event was just last week! We hope that you had a great time and were able to meet your goal for your race this year!  Now that you’ve finished your event, it’s time to take some time to let your body rest and recharge.

One of the best ways to help your body heal after a race is by making sure you are giving it good fuel — and by fuel, we mean food! Today, we have a great recipe for you — inspired by The Emperor’s New Groove — that is designed to help you feel rested and recovered!

One of the main ingredients in this recipe is quinoa. Quinoa was incredibly important in the Incan culture. It is considered one of the best grains on earth because of its protein and other health benefits. 

Ingredients

For the Seasoned Impossible Burger

• 12 oz Impossible Burger
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Roasted Vegetables

• 2 ears of corn, shucked and cut from the cob
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 5 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

For the Garnish

• 2 cups crispy quinoa
• 1 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 avocado, diced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven and an empty baking sheet ti 450 degrees
2. Mix ass seasoning with Impossible Burger until well mixed
3. Over medium/high heat, sear Impossible Burger until golden brown and cooked through
4. Set meat aside
5. For the roasted vegetables, combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper
6. Remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven and pour the vegetables on the hot sheet. Use a large spoon or spatula to spread the vegetables evenly across the tray
7. Bake the vegetables for about 15 minutes, or until the color starts to form on the vegetables. Remove the vegetables from the oven and add to the bowl of browned Impossible Birger.
8. To make crispy quinoa, spread 2 cups cooked quinoa on a baking sheet ad bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until crispy. Season with salt to taste
9. Add in cilantro, crispy quinoa, lime, and avocado to the bowl of vegetables and Impossible Burger. Toss until well mixed and serve!

One of the best things about this recipe is that since it uses Impossible Meat, it is vegan! And don’t forget, we have a HUGE database of Disney recipes to check out and make from home!

Will you be trying out this race recovery recipe? Tell us in the comments!

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