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Tag: Quinoa

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Quinoa Tabbouleh with Broccoli Ingredients 1 cup Red, White, and/or Black Quinoa (uncooked) 2 cup Water or Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth (gluten-free, if necessary) 1.5 cup Bite-Size Broccoli Florets (about 1 bunch, trimmed or frozen) 1 zest from Lemon 3 tablespoons Juice of 1 Lemon 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1/4…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Squash, Corn, and Black Bean Salad Ingredients 2 1/2 cup Butternut Squash (diced) 1 1/2 cup Corn Kernels (2 ears fresh, frozen, or canned) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1/4 teaspoon Salt (to taste) 3/4 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 cup Wild Rice (may substitute with Quinoa, Farro, or similar)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegetarian Chili with Roasted Squash Ingredients 3 large Acorn or Buttercup Squash 2 teaspoon Canola Oil  1 medium Onion (chopped) 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (chopped and seeded) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1.5 cups Vegetable Broth 1 cup…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Butternut Squash, Quinoa, and Roasted Vegetables ‘Tis the season of Autumn! Falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days – What better time to fire up the oven and roast vegetables! Ingredients 1 Beet 1/4 Celery Root 2 Red Onions 1 pound Butternut Squash 4 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Black-Eyed Pea, Corn, and Rice Salad Spring into April with some Fresh Leafy Greens! Ingredients 31 ounce can Black-Eyed Peas (drained, rinsed, no-salt added) 25 ounce can Whole Kernel Corn (no-salt added) 8 ounce Cooked Brown Rice (may substitute with Quinoa) 2 stalk Celery (chopped) 1 Bell Pepper (seeded, chopped)…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A Touch of Spice. A Touch of Sweet. This Dish Cannot Be Beat! Thai Pineapple and Chicken Ingredients  2 Tablespoons Peanut or Canola Oil (may substitute for a different oil of choice) 1 Pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into 1-inch cubes) 2 Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week It’s Bean Great! Black Bean and Quinoa with Roasted Peppers Ingredients 2 Red or Yellow Bell Peppers 1 Poblano or Green Bell Pepper 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 Scallion (minced) 1 cup Cooked Quinoa 1 15-ounce can…

  • Combat Stress by Eating Right

    INFLAMMATION What is it? A natural process that occurs when chemicals are released in the body, which can be helpful for healing injury and fighting infection. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, there is an elevated risk of major diseases, such as: Arthritis Depression Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease Does your regular diet include these foods? Chamomile Tea…

  • Time to Re-Boot…

    … and continue the March to good health! Are you struggling to stay committed to your New Year’s Resolutions?  Is your body, mind, and spirit fatigued? Are you bored with your exercise routine and meal plan? Do not give up – Recharge! Stop and reflect on the progress you have made during the last two months, feel the joy and sense of…

  • Healthy Family Meals

    “I want fried chicken!” “I want a Big Mac with French fries!” “Ew, what is this? I am not eating it!” Do these statements sound familiar? Are you frustrated about finding a healthy meal the entire family will enjoy?  Read On! 5 Healthy Family Meals Warm Fall Soup: Pumpkin Turkey Chili Ingredients 1 ½ tbsp.…