Tag: quinoa

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Quinoa, Smoked Trout, and Beet Salad 8

Ingredients 3 ounces pumpernickel bread, cubed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 1 (8-ounce) package frozen precooked quinoa (such as Village Harvest), thawed 1 (5-ounce) package mixed salad greens 1 (4-ounce) package smoked trout, skinned 4 ounces precooked packaged beets, […]

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Embrace breakfast’s savory side with this whole-grain bowl. This simple one-dish meal is crowned with a soft-boiled egg; the nutrient-rich yolk creates its own creamy sauce. New research shows that eating eggs with raw vegetables like tomatoes increases your absorption of carotenoids—antioxidants that may protect against heart disease. Ingredients 1 large egg, at room temperature […]

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Chicken with Citrus Sauce and Lime-Cilantro Quinoa 18

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh orange […]

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp 11

Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]

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Quinoa Bowls with Avocado and Egg 15

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 cup hot cooked tricolor quinoa 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup canned unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and warmed 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 large omega-3 eggs 1/2 ripe avocado, slicedg How […]

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Creamy Butternut-Leek Bisque 13

Whole-grain quinoa simmers in the soup and then gets blended into the mix—resulting in a thick, creamy, luscious texture. Don’t be afraid to let the blender go for a couple of minutes; that’s the path to super-smooth results. We call for precut-prepped butternut squash because it’s a real time-saver, slashing up to 20 minutes of […]

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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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Egg-Topped Quinoa Bowl

Here, the yolk of the fried egg serves as a dressing (without you having to do anything extra) to coat nutrient-dense quinoa. Pancetta adds a snap of savory satisfaction to earthy kale, while all-season cherry tomatoes, meaning you can make it whenever, lend a fresh pop of bright flavor. Sub steel-cut oats, bulgur, or leftover brown rice for quinoa. The […]

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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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Toasted Quinoa With Chiles and Corn

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup canned no salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained 1/3 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoons lime juice Nutritional Informatio How to Make It Step 1 Add the […]