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As the new kid on the block, quinoa has exploded onto the food scene! This gluten free whole grain is closely related to spinach and beetroot and can be found in a wide variety of healthy dishes. Use quinoa for stuffed eggplant or filling salads. Quicker to prepare than rice, swap in quinoa for your next stir fry or use it in a casserole instead of noodles. With its colorful varieties, explore these quinoa recipes and get better acquainted with this complete protein.

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Quinoa is a healthy, protein rich, low glycemic grain that can be prepared as you would any rice dish

  • 1 clove chopped garlic
  • 1 TBLS. grapeseed oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 cup quinoa - cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 TBLS. chopped parsley
  • 1 TBLS. chopped basil
  • 1 small mozzarella cut in cubes
  • 1 pint of grape tomatoes cut in half
  • Drizzle of olive oil & Balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

We bring you the legendary recipe for the "Jennifer Salad"... Just for the true fans of the series!

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Quinoa (keen-wah, I said it wrong for SO long so it's OK for you to admit it too!) is a grain of exceptionally high...

  • 400 g beef mince
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely grated or crushed
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely diced
  • 1 Cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa
  • 1 1/2 Cups beef stock
  • 400 g can diced tomatoes
  • 400 g can red kidney beans, drained
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2 Spring onions, sliced
4.3/5 (37 Votes)

Original pizza recipe where broccoli is the dough and EXTRA CHEESE is the topping! #GlutenFree

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Heat a wide pan with oil. Add ginger garlic paste to pan & fry it for few seconds

  • 1Cup cooked Quinoa
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 2Carrots sliced
  • 1Small bell pepper sliced
  • 1Cup fresh pineapple pieces
  • 1Tsp ginger garlic
  • 1Green chili sliced
  • 1Tsp garam masala or curry powder
  • 1/2Tsp red chili powder (Adjust acc.)
  • 1/4Tsp soy sauce
  • 1Tbs oil
  • Salt for Taste
  • Pinch of sugar (Optional)
  • Garnish
  • Few spring onions sliced
  • 2Tsp toasted coconut flakes
4.2/5 (21 Votes)

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This is my healthy healthy breakfast recipe which is full of protein and great taste along with being quick

  • 1 Cup Moong Dal – Ideally soaked overnight or atleast for 4hrs.
  • ½ Cup Quinoa – Ideally soaked overnight or atleast for 4hrs.
  • ½ Cup Oats – I’m using plain instant oats, you may use any variety*
  • 2 Large Green Chilies – Chopped Add as per taste
  • 1 Tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 2 Tsp Salt (As per your taste)
  • 2-3 Tbsp Water
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil (U can use any other oil) – For making chilla/dosa/pancakes
  • 2 Tsp Sambhar Powder – Optional – To sprinkle on top.
4/5 (22 Votes)

Dive into summer with this fresh, light and healthy mango salad!

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Sesame seed seared ahi tuna Aromatic quinoa Sautéed kale Heart of Palm Avocado mousse

  • Garlic -2 cloves
  • Red onion-1/4 cup
  • Fennel bulb-1/4 cup
  • Apple cider vinegar- 4tbs
  • Salt-to taste
  • Black pepper- to taste
  • Red quinoa 1 cup
  • Water 2 cups
  • Oil- as needed
  • Ahi tuna
  • Sesame oil- 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame seeds white -as needed
  • Kale - 1 bunch
  • Heat of Palm - 1 stick
  • Avocado- one
  • Red wine Vinegar- 3 table spoons
  • Lemon juice - 2 tsp
4/5 (5 Votes)

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Mix all ingredients together and serve

  • 4 cups of cooked Quinoa ( note: 1 cup uncooked quinoa yields about 4 cups cooked)
  • 1 diced/sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar ( or white)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 3 tsp of Dijon
4.2/5 (14 Votes)

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Mix everything together in a large bowl

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 TBS balsamic vinegar
  • 2 TBS lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 TBS Olive oil
  • 2 TBS Bourbon Smoked Salt
  • 3 TBS Bourbon Smoked Pepper
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4.1/5 (16 Votes)

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Cook quinoa per directions on bag

  • Quinoa
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Salsa
4/5 (8 Votes)

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Make a pot of quinoa

  • cooked quinoa
  • half or whole onion
  • 1-2 tomatoes
  • garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • portabella mushrooms
3.8/5 (12 Votes)

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Gluten Free

  • 1 cup quinoa (wash thoroughly and soak for 5 to 6 hours and drain water)
  • 1/2 cup water for grinding
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 2 to 3 green chillies
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro or coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoon oil
  • Iron or any skillet to make Dosa
3.6/5 (10 Votes)

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