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Cheesy Quinoa “Grits”

Cheesy Quinoa “Grits”

Cheesy Quinoa “Grits” Prep Time: <5 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Total Time: <20 minutes Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry quinoa 1 egg 1 oz. cheddar cheese Small bunch parsley, chopped 1/2 – 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1. Prepare quinoa according to stove top package directions. When quinoa is minutes from being done, heat olive oil in pan and fry egg sunny side up until white is set but yolk remains runny. Add…

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Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

Turn oven to 350 degrees Ingredients: 3/4 cup rinsed quinoa (do not cook in water for this recipe) 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup almonds or sunflower seeds 2/3 cup cranberries 1/4 cup honey 2 heaping tablespoons of coconut oil Directions: Put rinsed quinoa, pumpkin seeds, almonds or sunflower seeds, and cranberries in food processor. Then add the honey and coconut oil. Turn on food processor until seeds and cranberries are chopped up. Place ingredients in a glass baking dish…

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Quinoa Vegan Salad

Quinoa Vegan Salad

This salad packs an incredible number of superfoods into one delicious, flavorful punch. Although completely vegan and gluten-free, an impressive amount of protein (17g!) is provided via the quinoa, almonds, and edamame, along with a generous helping of fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and nutrients from the combination of veggies, fruit, grains, nuts, and herbs. It is easy to swap out ingredients for what you have on hand. For example, you could omit the spicy ginger or replace it with dried…

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Cheesy Quinoa “Grits”

Cheesy Quinoa “Grits”

Found this at The LazySusan.com Cheesy Quinoa “Grits” Prep Time: <5 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Total Time: <20 minutes Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry quinoa 1 egg 1 oz. cheddar cheese Small bunch parsley, chopped 1/2 – 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Prepare quinoa according to stove top package directions. When quinoa is minutes from being done, heat olive oil in pan and fry egg sunny side up until white is…

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Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

Here’s an interesting salad that can be a meatless dinner. Dressing: ¼ cup fresh lemon or lime juice 3 T. vegetable broth ½ cup olive oil ½ t. salt pepper 2 t. chili powder ½ t. cumin 1 t. chia seeds or ground flaxseed to thicken Mix all ingredients together in a jar and shake. Set aside while you make the salad. Salad: Take kale from the stems and break in pieces until you have 6 cups. Pour half of…

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