Quinoa Salad

Light and Delicious - Quinoa Salad 

This recipe is actually from the Ultimate Reset. It is the 21 day reset program that Beachbody has for those looking to get a handle on their nutrition and eating habits. 

This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. The Quinoa is a great source of protein.  It is high in protein, calcium, and iron, quinoa is a great alternative to rice.  If you are new to quinoa and are not sure where to get it, you can most often find it in the grocery store near the rice.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Himalayan salt or Bragg Liquid Aminos to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp finely minced fresh mint leaves
1/4 large ripe tomato, diced
1/4 large cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tbsp chopped pitted kalamata olives

Directions

Toss quinoa with olive oil, salt or bragg liquid aminos, and lemon juice, mixing well.  Gently fold in parsley and mint, followed by remaining ingredients.  Cover and chill for 1 hour.  Serves 1.

Organic Berry Quinoa Parfait

This was my breakfast treat from this morning. I'd be lying if I didn't say it made me nervous to eat. Quinoa with plain greek yogurt... I wasn't sold until I ate it... Oh my goodness. It was great! I am not a yogurt girl at all. I tend to skip out on most all dairy, but I like using greek yogurt when I can here and there for some extra protein. It was a combo that didn't disappoint. Don't be nervous - give this one a try! 

Ingredients 

Plain quinoa
Plain greek yogurt
Mixed berries
A drizzle of organic honey

Quinoa Pizza Bites

Quinoa - As a Pizza Bite - Say What? 

Needed Ingredients For Your Recipe 

As "clean" as  dinners are in our house, I have not incorporated quinoa into our usual dinner regim very often! I came across this recipe and thought maybe I could talk my hubby and son into trying it. Needless to say, I LOVED them- my guys, not so much. I was happy with my first attempt with this healthy pick! Excited to try more fun quinoa recipes. 

Recipe makes 12 bites

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked red quinoa
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
• 1/2 of a small bag of pepperoni chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Pizza sauce for dipping (no sugar added)

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix all ingredients together except the pizza sauce. Spray a mini muffin pan with olive oil or coconut oil spray. 

Mixing up ingredients

1. Evenly distribute the mixture into the mini muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes
2. Serve with pizza sauce

Ready For The Oven