Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad

Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad

Black bean mango quinoa salad is my go-to for lunch. Why do I love this, let me count the ways...mangos, avocado, cilantro, etc are a few reasons! Because quinoa is a complete protein, you can serve it as your main meal. There are so many health and environmental benefits to eating quinoa. I love incorporating quinoa dishes into my week as it digests easily which keeps me feeling energized. It's a great Meatless Monday (or Tuesday, Wednesday, etc) option to make the transition to eating less meat. As always, purchase organic in everything when possible. Approximately 90% of everything we purchase is organic or grown naturally. It's how…

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Black Bean Quinoa

Black Bean Quinoa

If you are looking for two great sources of protein, black bean quinoa is it. We are not vegan but do choose to have several meals each week that are meatless. We substitute meat protein with plants such as quinoa and black beans. The best part of quinoa is that it is a complete protein! Meaning you receive all the necessary amino acids from it unlike other plant proteins. As always, use organic products when possible to reduce pesticide/herbicide exposure. We are not overweight, but we are over toxic! We served this at our Grand Opening of my wellness center this week (June 2014) and it was a huge…

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Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

My absolute favorite go-to lunch is quinoa celery cranberry salad. Since it uses dried cranberries, these are typically ingredients you can easily keep on hand. You could also use dried cherries or even raisins but I really love the tartness of the cranberries. I typically make the quinoa in advance but it cooks in 15 minutes so this is still a quick lunch or supper. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and contains complete protein from the quinoa. It also digests well for most people. As a Digestive Health Specialist, I like to keep that in mind! I use all organic ingredients as well as I feel it is critical…

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Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad is one of my favorite dishes. I love anything Greek and Kalamata olives which is why I love this Greek Quinoa Salad. It's great as a side dish or a main. It's easy to make when you have limited time. Cooking quinoa in advance is one time-saving tip as it stores well in the refrigerator. I like to cook a bit extra and make breakfast quinoa. I buy Kalamata olives in gross at Costco. Well maybe it's just a huge jar but it is a lot when you are the only one in your household that loves them. Yes, I'm obsessed and happy to have…

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Maple Pecan Cauliflower

Maple Pecan Cauliflower

Maple Pecan Cauliflower is my go-to for a quick healthy lunch. There is a big debate in the south on the proper way to say pecan. Some pronounce it “P-can” and others, “P-con”. Some would even debate how I spelled the pronunciation! But, I think everyone can agree that you either love them or hate them. And boy, do I LOVE them. If you’re like me and love pecans, you are going to love this maple pecan cauliflower recipe. This dish makes a great side, lunch, or you can make it a complete meal by serving it with rainbow quinoa. I first experienced a similar dish in my…

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