Did you know Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain? It provides all the amino acids the human diet needs and it's gluten free. Quinoa dates back over 5,000 years with strong ties to the Inca civilization. The culture called it the "mother grain" and they were right it surely is a SUPERFOOD!! Check out 3 tried and true recipes below.. and say HELLOOOO to diet food that's actually good!!
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 cup green onion, sliced
1 cup flat leaf fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 lb cucumber, seeded and sliced
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup cooked quinoa (cook as package directs)
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1/3 cup EVOO
Quinoa with Feta & Dill
1 cup quinoa (cook as package directs)
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cucumber, seeded and diced
3 TBSP chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup green onions, minced
3-4 TBSP fresh lemon juice
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Southwestern Black Bean & Mango Quinoa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup corn
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon (juice only)
1 cup fresh mango, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 cup jalapeno, diced
1 cup quinoa (cook as package directs)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1.5 TBSP EVOO
1/2 tsp cumin
Mix spices and olive oil separately and drizzle over finished product while mixing well.
