Crockpot Quinoa

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small head cauliflower, zucchini, or butternut squash, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbls. olive oil
• 2" cinnamon stick
• 1 Tbls. fresh grated ginger
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. coriander
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 6 cups water or vegeable broth
• 2 cups kale, spinach, or swiss chard
• fresh basil or cilantro for a garnish

Steps:

• Put everything in the crockpot, except the greens, and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or bring to a boil, then place in crockpot 2-3 hours on HIGH.
• If more heat is desired, add 1/2 tsp green curry paste or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
• Add the greens and turn up the heat to HIGH for 20 minutes. 
• Garnish with basil or cilantro.