Delicious salad to make on Sunday and eat off of for the week.
Tag: Quinoa
Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole
Our neighbor made this for us about a year ago (I can’t remember why), and we were hooked. I was so hooked that I asked her for the recipe while I was pregnant, but she said that she had just made it up. And then she brought me some the next day! So we’ve recreated […]
Sesame Ginger Quinoa Bowls
Todd found this recipe to help me find healthy alternatives to sandwiches for lunch, and like everything else on here, we’ve made a lot of changes for the better. This recipe is so great at lunch time: a cold grain bowl packed with flavor and texture. We make this Sunday so it’s ready to go […]
Cinnamon Raisin Breakfast Quinoa
This breakfast quinoa was born out out necessity – I had to address my greek yogurt addiction in the mornings. I love that it has so much protein, but I needed to control the amount of sugar. I tried plain and adding my toppings, but then I would add way too much honey (not because […]
Herbed Quinoa
In an effort to use my herbs from the garden, I’ve come up with this simple side dish that is light and brightly flavored. You could use any combination of herbs you have – here’s the selection I chose. Herbed Quinoa 1-1/2 c quinoa, rinsed 2 c chicken stock 1 c water 1 medium yellow […]
Curried Quinoa Salad
In the mood for something healthy that won’t leave you starving (or groaning) when you’re done? You’re looking for quinoa. It is an amazing grain that is loaded with protein, easy to make, delicious and satisfying. Quinoa cooks just like rice, has a soft texture when cooked, and is neutral in flavor. The USDA National Nutrient Database says that […]
Quinoa Tabouli
Tabbouleh/Tabouli is a Middle Eastern dish, typically made from wheat bulgar. There are a multitude of variations that are dependent upon the region, such as the Turkish version,kisir. Tabouli is a fantastic dish in the summer – it’s cold temperature and light flavors won’t put you to sleep after eating. Perhaps most persuasive is that there is […]
Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew
Sometimes things go as planned, and sometimes they don’t. For example, the weather on Sunday was beautiful – mid-50s and sunny. That didn’t stop me from sticking to my plan: staying inside cooking and reading all weekend. I decided to make this dish for a few reasons – it sounded delicious, and we bought a […]
