A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Twice Baked Sweet Potato with Kale and Cannellini Beans Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A healthy but satisfying and flavorful stuffed potato. Perfect for dinner for one without leftovers but can easily be scaled up for a crowd. Ingredients 1 sweet potato 2 1/2 cups of kale, washed and cut 1/4 cup cooked…
Spicy Eggplant Quinoa Fried Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 3-4 A tasty and healthy way to satisfy your take-out craving while cleaning out your fridge. Ingredients 1 large eggplant, cut into thin wedges dealer’s choice, any green vegetable cut into small pieces (zucchini, green beans, or broccoli etc.) 1 yellow onion, minced…
Quinoa Tabouli with Roasted Tomatoes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4-6 A delicious vegan spin on traditional tabouli! Ingredients 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise olive oil spray salt and freshly cracked pepper 1 package Nature’s Earthly Choice Quinoa 1 can vegetable broth 1 cup water 3…
Quinoa Side Dish with Mushrooms, Green Onions, and Parmesan Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 servings This umami-loaded quinoa side dish has mushrooms, green onions, Parmesan, and a bit of soy sauce. You could leave out the Parmesan for a vegan version and this would still have…
Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas & Toasted Pepitas Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4-6 servings This light, veggie-packed, and protein-rich salad is equally perfect for potlucks, packed lunches, or super-easy dinners. Ingredients 1/2 cup dried quinoa (about 1 1/2 cup cooked) 2 cups sugar snap…
Coconut Quinoa and Chia Granola Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Roasted, crunchy & low in sugar granola that is delicious in yogurt, cereal or as a snack. Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats (I used quick cooking steel cut oats) 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped/slivered/sliced 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/2…
Quinoa Wrap with Avocado, Spinach and Feta Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 1 A quick and easy wrap with quinoa, avocado, spinach and feta. A healthy and tasty lunch. Ingredients 1 flour tortilla 1 handful of baby spinach leaves ½ cup cooked quinoa 1 medium carrot grated 5…
Quinoa Tahini Bars Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Chewy energy bars packed with healthy fats from coconut oil, tahini, and almonds Ingredients 12 chopped dates ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup almonds ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¾ cup cooked quinoa or amaranth (or a combination of both if it’s leftover from…
Quinoa and Lentil Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 to 4 A protein packed quinoa and lentil salad with walnuts, tomatoes and feta cheese. Ingredients ½ cup of uncooked lentils 1 cup of uncooked quinoa 1 bouillon cube 2 large tomatoes 4 oz feta cheese 2…
Japanese Quinoa Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Quick gluten-free salad with edamame, cucumbers, scallions and Ginger Soy & Sesame dressing. Ingredients Ginger Soy & Sesame Dressing: 1 lemon, juice of (3 tbsp) 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, low sodium 2 tsp maple syrup (honey) 1 tsp sesame seed oil 1 tbsp…
Vegan Asparagus & Fennel Quiche (with a quinoa crust) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 45 minutes Serves: Highlight the bounty of Spring produce with this veggie-packed Asparagus & Fennel Quiche (with a quinoa crust). Ingredients FOR THE CRUST 1/4 C Ground flax 1/4 C Water 1-1/2 C Cooked & cooled quinoa 1-1/2 Tbsp Melted…
Breakfast Quinoa and Broccoli Egg Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Quick gluten-free breakfast on-the-go made with egg whites, broccoli, quinoa and cottage cheese. A perfect ratio of lean protein, complex carbs and veggies. Ingredients 3 eggs, large 1 + 1/2 cup egg whites 1/2 cup cottage cheese (I used low fat) 1/4…