This dish is so simple and packed with protein & fiber. Perfect for a cold winter day... Serves 4-8 (depending on whether you use as a side dish or stand alone meal) Ingredients: - 1 tsp. olive oil - 1/2 onion, chopped - 1-2 tsp. chopped or minced garlic - 1 cup quinoa - 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock (may also use vegetable broth) - 1 cup frozen, organic corn - 1 can black beans (preferably organic in a BPA-Free can) - salt & pepper to taste Directions: 1. Heat oil in pan & cook onion & garlic until lightly browned. 2. Place quinoa (rinsed) & broth, along with onion & garlic mixture in pot over medium heat. Once boiling, lower heat & cover until quinoa is tender and broth is absor
This is a sweet salad packed with nutrients! Add sliced steak or chicken for a complete meal... Serves 3-4 Ingredients: - 6 cups fresh baby spinach - 1 pint organic strawberries, sliced - 1 avocado - 4 oz. goat or feta cheese, crumbled - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or walnuts - 1/2 small, red onion (optional) For dressing: mix 1/2 cup olive or avocado oil, 3-4 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1-2 tsp dijon mustard (optional), 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional), sea salt & pepper to taste
This is a great year-round salad, good as a side dish or lighter meal... Ingredients: - 3-4 romaine hearts - 3 ears of corn - 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half - 1/2 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese - olive oil (in misto ir spray) - 1/3 cup olive oil - 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar - 1 tbsp sugar - 3-4 tbsp. dijon mustard - dried dill &/or onion spices to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Rinse & dry lettuce & place in single layer on baking sheet Spray with oil & bake until lightly roasted (about 5-10 minutes); repeat until all lettuce is cooked, set aside in serving bowl (cut into smaller pieces once cooked & slightly cooled) While roasting the lettuce, boil corn until j
