Are you keen on Quinoa? This high-protein, gluten-free super food is a must-have in a healthy diet. If you haven't tried it, now's your chance because we compiled our best quinoa recipes to take you from morning to night. Start your day off with a sweet cereal and end it with a bowl of fiesta fun. You're going to fall in love with this versatile seed that everyone thinks is a grain.
We all know that quinoa is a complete protein, one beloved by vegans, vegetarians, and the gluten-free. It's also a superfood that is high in calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. So why not eat it for breakfast?
I know what you're thinking: quinoa for breakfast? And I agree, I was skeptical at first. I do love quinoa; I love it in salad form and as a main dish, but I hadn't thought of it as a breakfast item. Try this recipe and you'll be glad you did: even on busy weekday mornings, it's an easy breakfast to throw together. Plus, it's delicious, and it will keep you going until lunchtime.
Feeling like you’ve over indulged too much lately and want something healthy to eat? Looking for a nutritious side dish or great salad to take to work? Try this simple quinoa salad and it will make you feel like you are eating "clean," and on the right track.
Nothing spells P-A-R-T-Y like a good quinoa salad, or at least like this fiesta-in-a-bowl! Not only is this salad chock full of protein, fibre, iron, potassium, and Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, but it is also chock full of amazing flavor. Cilantro, cumin, and lime combine to make a taste explosion.
This salad can be a perfect vegan meal all on its own, but it also makes a great side dish for barbequed steaks, chicken, or even mushrooms. It also goes fabulously with homemade margaritas. Now that’s what I call a fiesta!
Summertime eating is practically synonymous with barbequing; the evenings are warm, the sunsets are late, and the backyard is practically begging to be the new dining room. Beers, burgers, salads, and good friends are all that is required for a perfect evening.
This veggie burger is a wonderful addition to any barbeque; it has excellent texture and flavour, and won’t fall apart on the grill. Even my meat-loving family enjoys it, which is really saying something. Your guests will love this delicious quinoa and black bean patty served on a crusty bun with a salad and a frosty beer — casual entertaining at its best.
Greek Quinoa Salad and Homemade Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Make sure to use really great feta, and feel free to add in some good quality olives if you want to continue with the Greek feel. I've made this in the kitchen with teenagers, and they loved it!
Here's the situation—it's 11:55 and you're hungry. Starving, even. You cannot stop thinking about lunch. Temptations abound; the takeout place around the corner is calling out its siren song of french fries and pizza by the slice.
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to ignore that takeout siren song? It's easy to do if you've already packed a lunch that is not only nutrient dense, healthy, and delicious, but is also the prettiest lunch on the block!
These salads in jars are not only tasty and customizable to your preferences, they are also excellent make-ahead lunches. They last about three days in the refrigerator, and once the quinoa is cooked and cooled, they take very little time to put together. Go ahead and make a few, and turn your back on takeout temptations!
It's been such a long winter, hasn't it? In the spring I long for greenery, both in my garden and on my plate. When my husband was growing up one of the first signs of spring was the sight of asparagus, which grew wild on his family's property, poking up through the ground. To me, one of the first signs of spring is seeing big, luscious bunches of asparagus for sale in the produce section. In any case, asparagus is a source of joy for me: a gustatory pleasure and a seasonal indicator. This Green Goddess Bowl is full of goodness and nutrition, and it tastes like springtime. Just gazing at the symphony of green makes me feel like the season for renewal is upon us; and this meal will certainly make you feel renewed and energized.
They say quinoa is a super-food due to its unique high protein content. For me, it's a super-food because it's one of the few pallette-pleasing foods to look forward to on Passover. This recipe is really an incredible way to prepare quinoa over the holiday, or year-round. A play on a classic Spanish paella, it is really easy to make and takes minimal preparation time. With chicken and sausage it’s a meal in a bowl and the richly flavoured sauce will keep them coming back for more.
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