Category Archives: quinoa

Thai Peanut Salad

Posted on February 8, 2016 by erin

Date: February 8th Recipe: https://onceamonthmeals.com/recipes/gluten-free-dairy-free-thai-peanut-salad/ Time to table: 30 minutes (?) Maybe less. I got interrupted a few times. Servings: 5 adult servings Modifications: I shredded my own cabbage and used probably more than it called for, also added 2 grated carrots. I … Continue reading →

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Cruciferous Crunch with quinoa and chickpeas

Posted on July 22, 2015 by erin

Date: July 21st Recipe: -2 cups cooked quinoa (I always prepare using chicken broth) -1 can drained chickpeas -1 bag Trader Joe’s cruciferous crunch -Salt and Pepper -Juice of 2 lemons -Optional – toasted almond slices (I did not have … Continue reading →

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BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad

Posted on May 5, 2015 by ben

Date: May 4th Recipe: http://whatsgabycooking.com/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad/ Modifications:  I added a sautéed onion because we had half of one in the fridge, and I added paprika, garlic powder, and salt to the mix. Time to table: 30 minutes, we already had the shredded chicken … Continue reading →

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BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Cheddar Corn Quinoa Salad

Posted on October 9, 2014 by erin

Date: October 2, 2014 Recipe: http://www.pink-parsley.com/2014/08/bbq-turkey-meatballs-over-cheddar-corn.html Time to table: 45 minutes, some is baking time Servings: One dinner and an adult lunch Modifications: None Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love meatballs, did not like quinoa Luke: Love meatballs, so-so on quinoa Notes: This was a … Continue reading →

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Thai Peanut Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Posted on September 22, 2014 by ben

Date: September 9th, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/01/06/thai-peanut-chicken-quinoa-bowls/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: One dinner and an adult lunch Modifications: Substituted peas for the edamame because it was easier and used cashews instead of peanuts because we already had some. Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Broccoli and Feta

Posted on May 6, 2013 by erin

Date: May 6, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/03/20/lets-do-lunch-quinoa-salad-with-roasted-tomatoes-broccoli-and-feta/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 35 minutes (most is inactive roasting time) Servings: I hope to get 3-4 lunches out of this. Erin: Like Notes: I made this last night to bring for lunches this … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Cakes with Poached Eggs

Posted on December 28, 2012 by ben

Date: December 26th, 2012 Quinoa cakes recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/12/05/quinoa-cakes-with-poached-eggs/ Poached eggs recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/how-to-poach-an-egg-smitten-kitchen-style/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love Notes: These cakes were totally awesome. I made the first two a little … Continue reading →

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Summer Veggie Quinoa

Posted on August 19, 2012 by erin

Date: August 15th, 2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2012/05/15/spring-veggie-quinoa/ Modifications:  We used broccoli instead of asparagus, and did not use the spinach. Also added more gruyere than it called for. Time to table: About an hour – Ben made this and said it was … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Posted on June 5, 2012 by erin

Photo from Kate’s instagram Date: 5/21/2012 Recipe: http://www.eating-for-england.com/quinoa-salad-beans-avocado/ Modifications: I made a double batch – in one, I left the cumin out of the dressing since Kate hates it. Time to table: 30 minutes prep Servings: 4-5 adults Ben: Like Erin: … Continue reading →

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