Tag: Cooked Quinoa

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Tuna-Quinoa Toss

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Dash of salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup unsalted canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 […]

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Roasted Salmon with Kale-Quinoa Salad

The American Heart Association recommends eating salmon or other fatty fish twice a week to reap the cardiovascular benefits that the omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish provide. In addition, salmon is a great source of high-quality protein, vitamin B12, and the essential minerals phosphorus and selenium. Look for wild salmon, which has 5 to […]

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Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Cooked quinoa acts as a binder for these kebabs, packing them with extra protein and some whole-grain goodness. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup packaged cooked quinoa 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, divided 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon […]

Thai Crunch Bowl with Salmon

Ingredients 2/3 cup cooked quinoa 2 tablespoons matchstick-cut carrot 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons steamed edamame 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage 3 ounces broiled salmon 1 teaspoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts Sesame-Peanut Sauce: 1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 […]

Tuna-Quinoa Toss

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Dash Of Salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup unsalted canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 […]

Chicken Gyro Bowls

Ingredients Pickles: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion Sauce: 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons water Bowls: 2 cups cooked quinoa 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup baby kale, chopped 3/4 cup […]

Egg-Topped Quinoa Bowl with Kale

Ingredients 1 ounce finely chopped pancetta 1 bunch lacinato kale, thinly sliced (about 5 oz.) 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/3 cup sliced avocado 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 large eggs 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) […]

Thai Crunch Bowl with Salmon

Ingredients 2/3 cup cooked quinoa 2 tablespoons matchstick-cut carrot 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons steamed edamame 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage 3 ounces broiled salmon 1 teaspoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts Sesame-Peanut Sauce: 1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 […]

Tuna-Quinoa Toss

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Dash of salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup unsalted canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 […]