Tag: quinoa

breakfast, recipes

Strawberry Rhubarb Quinoa Porridge

Ingredients: 1/2 cup tricolor mix or red quinoa 3 cups water 1 cup diced rhubarb 1 cup diced strawberries Directions: Place the quinoa, water and rhubarb in a small sauce pan. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the strawberries and simmer for 5 additional minutes. Serve immediately. My thoughts: I’m always on the […]

recipes, vegan

Southern-Inspired Quinoa

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup frozen or fresh chopped okra 1 1/2 cups vegetable or mushroom broth 3/4 cup quinoa 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chile 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 large onion, chopped 3 […]

recipes

Chorizo & Quinoa

Ingredients:1/2 lb Spanish style chorizo, sliced on the bias2 cups chicken stock1 cup quinoa2 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon smoked paprika Directions:In a large sauce pan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, chorizo, and celery. Saute until fragrent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the quinoa. Cook 1 minute. […]