Hey guys . . . here's one of my favorite recipes from the Biggest Loser Simple Swaps cookbook. I took it to my son's blue and gold scout dinner and it went over really well. I was so happy it did. It tastes a little like rice-o-roni so kids will like it but its also REALLY good for them. Feel free to take out the cheese, I'm sure it's just as yummy!
Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
2 cups fat free, low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups shopped spinach, kale, or swiss chard
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and quinoa and cook for about 1 minute longer, stirring occasionally. Do not brown the garlic. Add the broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, the mixture will be brothy and the quinoa almost done. Stir in the spinach and mushrooms and simmer for 2 minutes longer, or until the quinoa grains have turned from white to transparent. Add the cheese. Season with the salt and pepper. Serve hot.

(also good as a cold salad)

Makes 6 - 3/4 cup servings....160 calories, 7 g protein per serving!
 


Comments

Mamacita

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:21:38

Mandy and I stumbled upon some Quinoa in Costco! Just in case someone is wondering about some places to purchase it!

 



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    Amber Gurr

     I was first introduced to yoga in 2001 and quickly fell in love.  In 2004, I completed my 500 hour teacher training with D'ana Baptiste and have done annual trainings since that time with notable teachers such as Mark Whitwell, David Williams, Baron Baptiste and Rolf Gates.  I love teaching and I love seeing yoga bless both the physical and spiritual aspects of people's lives.

    I have a husband and 4 little boys, ages 9, 3, 2 and 0 that keep me busy and playing.  I decided that now is the time for me to be home with my family so now I just sub a yoga class here and there.    I also am a nutritional herbalist, herbalist, doula, have an Associates degree in music,  teach piano and do some energy readings and healing here and there. 

    I am excited to share some of the tid bits of truth that I have come across that have shaped my life thus far and hope that this sharing  will assist many others in their journey.

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