Lately I've been searching for a little extra protein, so I'm working
my way through a cookbook titled, Quinoa 365 by Patricia Green and
Carolyn Hemming. The recipes are awesome! Here are two of this week's
favorites, maybe we should post them for the team?
bocconcini and oregano salad
3/4 c quinoa
1 1/2c water
Bring to boil in med saucepan. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10
min. Turn off heat and leave covered for 4 minutes. Remove lid and
fluff. Set aside to completely cool.
Combine:
1c zucchini
1c halved cherry tomatoes
1/2c diced red onion
1/2c green peas
1c diced red pepper
1/2c diced yellow pepper
Whisk:
3tbsp balsamic vinegar
2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1tbsp Dijon mustard
2tsp dried oregano
1tsp minced fresh garlic
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
Pour dressing over veggies and mix.
Add quinoa and 1 cup of halved boccocini cheese and mix until evenly combined.
Keeps in fridge for up to 3 days.
The Ultimate Granola
Measure and mix well:
2 1/2c large-flake rolled oats
3/4c whole almonds
1/2c pumpkin seeds
1/2c sunflower seeds
1/4c hemp seeds
1/3c uncooked quinoa
1/4c flaked unsweetened coconut
1/4c walnut pieces
Combine separately:
1c maple syrup
1tsp vanilla extract
Add to the oat mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
Sprinkle 2tsp cinnamon and blend well.
Spread evenly on large baking sheet and bake at 225F for 1 hour.
Remove and cool.
Toss in 1/3c cranberries and 1/4c raisins.
Store in a sealed container in pantry for up to 3 weeks.
Lots of other yummy goodness in the book too! These are the easy ones
to take with me in the car all day.
Happy Saturday!
Cindy
