My daughter recently became a vegetarian and I discovered that quinoa is a very nutritious grain which actually is also a complete protein! Quinoa is gaining recognition as a very healthy food for other reasons too- it is high in antioxidant phytonutrients and even contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. This Sweet Potato Quinoa Vegan Taco […]
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Sweet Potato Couscous Burger- A Veggie Burger Recipe
I came across a gem of a recipe a while back for sweet potato quinoa burgers in the midst of a quinoa craze. Recently my trip to the grocery store produced no quinoa for my troubles. However, I spied an unwary box of couscous standing innocently on the shelf. Thus began this easy recipe for […]
Strawberry Citrus Summer Quinoa Salad
‘Tis the season for lighter, healthier cooking and what better healthy summer fare than a delicious salad. At your typical backyard barbeque you’ll find lots of salad options other than the leafy green variety, and despite the healthy connotation, they’re not all good for you or your waistline. Potato salad, egg salad, and pasta salad […]