Recipe
Classic Quinoa Pilaf
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!1/4 cup olive oil 1 small sweet onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1 garlic clove, minced or grated 1/4 tsp oregano 6 cups cooked quinoa salt and pepper to taste 1 cup chopped almonds, dry roasted Put olive oil in large skillet over medium heat; add onion, celery, carrot, green pepper, and red pepper, and cook, stirring until vegetables start to soften, but are still somewhat crisp. Stir in garlic and oregano and heat for 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and stir in the quinoa, mixing well. salt and pepper...
Read MoreQuinoa Stuffed Lettuce Wraps
1 cup quinoa, cooked according to directions 1 1/2 cups frozen, shelled edamame 3/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 3 tsp lime juice dash cumin 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp olive oil 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 8 large Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried Cook quinoa according to directions. While quinoa is still hot, stir in edamame and roasted red peppers. Put cover back on pot and allow to sit. Meanwhile, whisk together the lime juice, cumin, and garlic. Keep whisking and slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until slightly thickened and smooth. Dump quinoa mixture into bowl and drizzle dressing over, tossing to combine. Toss in the cilantro. Lay out the...
Read MoreBlack Bean Soup
2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, diced 2 celery ribs, diced (including the leaves) 1 regular carrot (not baby), peeled and diced small 1 garlic clove, grated or minced 2 cans (14 oz size) chicken or vegetable broth 1 smoked turkey leg or wing 1/4 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 cans (15 oz size) black beans, drained and rinsed (about 4 to 5 cups cooked beans) I like my soup a little spicy — so I add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper You can also serve with some hot sauce so that each person can flavor based on their personal spiciness level. My favorite hot sauce is Franks. Put a Dutch oven over medium heat on stovetop. Pour in oil, add onion,...
Read MoreCarrot and Parsnip Whip
My husband isn’t a big fan of carrots, but when I put these to items together and blend the crap of them he will eat it. 1 pound carrots 1 pound parsnips 1 small onion 1 cup vegetable broth 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg Put olive oil and onions in the pan and saute until brown about 3-5minutes. Peel and cut the carrots, and parsnips into 1/2 inch pieces; peel and cut the onion into 1 inch pieces. Put the carrots, parsnips, onion, and vegetable broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat immediately and cover; simmer slowly for 20 to 25 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Drain...
Read MoreMaple Dressed Grilled Sweet Potatoes
4 large sweet potatoes 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp brown sugar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Peel sweet potatoes and cut into thin slices lengthwise. Place potatoes in a bowl. Spray the grill with cooking spray grill and preheat to medium-low. Arrange the potatoes on the grates in the center of the grill, away from direct flame. Cover grill and cook sweet potatoes until good grill marks appear, then flip and continue cooking; total time about 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness of potatoes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. When sweet potatoes are tender all the way through, remove from grill...
Read MoreArugula Salad With Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
This salad is fast and easy. I’ve even used sweet potato instead of butternut squash. This salad is versatile enough that you can mix in any protein to it. My favorites are grilled shrimp or chicken. 1 (1.5 to 2 lb) butternut squash 2 Tbsp light olive oil 2 Tbsp real maple syrup 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 3 Tbsp dried cranberries 3/4 cup apple juice 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp shallots, minced 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 cup light olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 4 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried (if you can’t find arugula, you can use baby spinach or mixed greens) 1/2 cup walnuts pieces, toasted Preheat the...
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