1. Quinoa and Feta Salad If you have never had quinoa then your life really is incomplete! It is an excellent source of protein, complete in the essential amino acids. Also it will provide you with iron, potassium, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and folate. Not convinced?  Just try this recipe and serve with black beans & humus then you will be asking for thirds! Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa1 3/4 cup vegetable broth or water1/2 tsp butter1/2 tsp cumin3 green onions, chopped1/2 red onion, chopped1/2 jalapeño, minced1 lemon, juiced1 Tbsp olive oil1/2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar1/8 tsp cumin1/8 tsp white pepperSea salt2 oz feta cheese Instructions: In a medium saucepan add broth, quinoa, water, salt, butter and cumin, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for  about 15 minutes, till tender.  Remove from heat and let sit covered for about 15 minutes. While quinoa is setting, chop the onions and jalapeño.  Combine lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, pepper and salt.  Set side. Add chopped ingredients into quinoa and toss with dressing.  Can serve warm or let sit overnight, sprinkle with feta cheese before serving. Can be served chilled with warm black beans and a dollop of hummus as an dip for pita chips! Nutritional Information: Kilocalories: 250.38 kcal (14%)Protein: 8.87 g (15%)Carbohydrate: 33.32 gFat, Total: 9.29 gPFA 18:2, Linoleic: 1.65 g (14%)PFA 18:3, Linolenic: 0.18 g (16%)Riboflavin: 24%; Vitamin B6: 23%; Folate: 23%; Magnesium: 28%; Zinc: 22%; Iron 13%
  2. Black Bean, Red Pepper and Quinoa Salad I do believe that once you have it, you have to have more.  It is sort of like what they about tattoos. Ingredients: 1 cup Dry Quinoa2 cups Vegetable Broth1 can Black Beans, drained1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped2 Green Onions, chopped1/2 Shallot, finely choppedDressing:2 tsp Raw Honey1/2 Lime. juiced2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar2 Tbsp Flax Seed oil1 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds2 tsp SaltInstructions: Add broth and quinoa into a pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, till liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool.In a jar combine honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, flax seed oil, ground flax seed and salt; shake to mix. In a large bowl combine quinoa, black beans, bell pepper, and onions; drench with dressing. Mix thoroughly to distribute the dressing.  Chill before serving.
  3. Honey Mustard Red Quinoa Salad This recipe uses red quinoa which was once reserved for royalty. Not only is it delicious but it is ideal for those who have celiac disease and eating vegetarian or vegan diets. Quinoa provides lysine unlike most grains making it a complete protein. A fourth of a cup will provide you with 20% of your daily value of fiber, 25% of folate, 20% magnesium 15% riboflavin and 10% of Iron, thiamin, vitamin B6 and phosphorus.  Ingredients:  1 cup Dry Quinoa 2 cups Vegetable Broth 3 Green Onions, chopped 1/2 Red Onion, chopped 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped Optional: Feta Cheese Dressing: 1 Tbsp Raw Honey 2 Tbsp Brown Mustard 1 Lime, juiced 4 Tbsp Rice Vinegar 4 Tbsp Flax Seed oil 2 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds 2 tsp Salt Instructions:  Add broth and quinoa into a pot and bring to a boil.   Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, till liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool. In a jar combine honey, mustard, lime juice, rice vinegar, flax seed oil, ground flax seed and salt, shake to mix throughly.  In a large bowl combine quinoa, parsley and onions; drench with dressing. Mix throughly to distribute the dressing.  Chill before serving and top with feta cheese.

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