Are you looking for more ways to use quinoa? Or do you want to increase protein in your diet? Than this is a recipe for you! It is packed with protein from the black beans, eggs, cottage cheese and quinoa. I used red quinoa as that is what I had on hand and I…
Supper Meal Ideas
Quinoa is a heart grain, full of fiber and protein, which helps keep you full for longer. This satiating effect helps reduce evening snacking tendency, and can lead to less overall calories during the day.
Most of these recipes can be scaled up to accommodate large family gatherings and holiday meals.
Pad Thai Quinoa and Shrimp
Lately I’ve had a taste for Thai food. Really, what’s not to like? It’s fresh, flavorful and colorful. A feast for the eyes and mouth. Doesn’t a great meal start with our eyes? After the lovely fresh spring roll I almost always have Pad Thai. I have to admit I’m a bit of a whimp…
Black bean, quinoa and red pepper salad with honey-lime vinegrette
Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 15 mins Type: Salad Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 can black beans, drained, or 2 cups cooked black beans 1 red bell pepper diced (or 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 orange or yellow pepper) 1 scallion or green onion finely chopped 2 tsp honey or agave nectar Juice of 1/2 lime…
One-Pan Chicken & Quinoa Fiesta Dish
This one-pan meal is quick to pull together, uses mostly pantry ingredients and keeps clean-up to a minimum. It is filling and gluten-free, grain-free and has enough plant-based protein that you can make it vegetarian by switching the chicken for chick-peas and the chicken broth for vegetable broth. I like to serve mine with parsley,…
