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Black Bean & Pineapple Quinoa Salad
By devogirl
Prep: Cook quinoa ahead. Entire salad can be made ahead if desired
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1/2-1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 1/2 cups pineapple (thawed, if frozen)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (or spinach) (optional)
- 1-2 limes (for juice)
- hot sauce (optional)
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup corn (thawed, if frozen)
- 1 bell pepper (any), sliced (shared) on the side, or in the salad
Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf
By devogirl
In small stockpot over medium heat, saute onion in olive oil for ~ 7 minutes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion; chopped finely
- 2 cloves Garlic; minced
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds; ground
- 3 pinches black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cans chickpeas; drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
Grilled Corn, Poblano, and Black Bean Salad
By devogirl
Here's a great side for grilled meats and fish
- 2 ears shucked corn
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 green onions
- 1 avocado, peeled, halved, and pitted
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large poblano chile
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
Electric Skillet Fudge
By devogirl
This fudge is a favorite at our house
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup oleo
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 (12 oz.) jar chunky peanut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Garlic "Fries"
By devogirl
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 large baking potatoes, 12 ounces each
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Garlic Green Beans And Mushrooms
By devogirl
1. Rinse the beans, trim the ends, and break into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 pound mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- Salt, to taste
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
By devogirl
These vegetarian burgers are delicious! Your carnivorous friends will be impressed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup minced yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Margherita Salad
By devogirl
Fresh 20 cal 400 fat 6g carb 74g fiber 13g sugar 2g protein 18g
- 1 1/2 cup farro or quinoa (uncoked)
- 15 oz can chickpeas, rinse and drain
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces
- 6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
Superfood Smoothie
By devogirl
Blend and drink!
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soymilk
- 1/3 cup crushed ice
The Immune Booster
By devogirl
Keep healthy even during flu season with this delicious elixir packed with antioxidant goodness
- 1-2 handfuls rinsed spring greens
- 1 banana
- 1 peeled orange
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 handful blueberries