Quinoa

Quinoa Loaded with Herbs & Veggies

May 11, 2011

I’ve been absolutely addicted to this happy bowl of explosive flavor bliss. It has been the perfect lunch and body fuel after my morning workouts, so I wanted to share it with you. Especially if you might think veggies and quinoa equates to boring and more boring. Contrary to popular belief, quinoa is not actually [...]

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Greek Style Peppers Stuffed With Quinoa, Herbs, & Feta

March 24, 2011

My Greek husband is not a fan of stuffed peppers – in the traditional Greek, or otherwise method. Honestly, rice or meat stuffed peppers have never appealed to me either, so I took the liberty to try something much more fresh and flavorful. These did not disappoint. As far as the family guinea pigs were [...]

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Moroccan Quinoa Bites

February 22, 2010

Moroccan spiced quinoa with sun-dried tomatoes, preserved lemon, fresh herbs, and pine nuts are stuffed into little cucumber cups for an exotic bite-sized treat.

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Spanish Style Sprouted Saffron Quinoa

November 8, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten-free) I just love saffron, especially in a yellow rice or pasta dish. It has a unique subtlety all its own. It can indeed be pricey, but a little goes a long way and adds a luxurious, ethnic tone to Spanish, Latin, and Mediterranean dishes. This is my raw take on a favorite [...]

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