Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, cubed
Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the lime juice, olive oil, pepper, diced tomatoes, and garbanzo beans. When the quinoa is done, stir it into the tomato mixture, then cool in refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours
When the quinoa is cold, fluff with a spoon, and gently fold in the cilantro, avocados
Salad can be used as filling for a soft taco (corn tortilla)
*Recipe taken from allrecipe.com
Sweet Apple Potato
Ingredients
1 large sweet potato (yams will do if you prefer), washed and sliced with skin on
1 Fuji apple (or similar apple that may be in season), sliced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of smart balance spread
Pumpkin spice to taste
2 tablespoons of honey or agava
Place sweet potato slices on a sheet of aluminum. Place apples on top of sweet potato slices. Drizzle oil on top of potato and apple, then sprinkle Pumpkin Spice, followed by honey. Neatly fold aluminum to create a pocket. Place in a 400 for 40 minutes or until tender.
Tomato Sala with Cucumber Chips
Ingredients
1 1/4 pound of tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and freshly ground pepper (kosher or sea salt)
1 large seedless cucumber, sliced 1/4 thick
In a bowl, toss tomatoes with onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve the salsa with cucumber chips for dipping.
Other Quick Food Ideas
1. Baked potato toped with grilled onions and mushrooms
2. Change up that usual boring iceberg lettuce salad. Try Butter lettuce, toped with cherry tomatoes, your favorite beans (caned is fine), corn or even some grilled veggies. Use either balsamic finger/olive oil or your favorite vinaigrette.
3. Hummus and crackers make for a tasty snack
4. Use coconut milk in your oatmeal or whole grain hot cereal, and top with fruits and nuts.
5. I have to say it again...instead of boiling your veggies, try stir frying or sauté them. They will taste so much better.
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