Close up of sauté pan with quinoa stir fry
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Easy Colorful Quinoa, Fennel & Chicken Stir Fry

Are you looking for a great, easy vegetable stir fry with quinoa? or for a warm protein dense entree salad with quinoa and chicken? Or for a buddha bowl option? simply a great recipe for a healthy meal ? This recipe ticks all the boxes! I made it first time a few weeks ago and had some “encore” requests ! My kids already put it on their favorite things list! I made it first time with Trader Joe’s chicken sausage, and second time with chicken: both were very popular.  Best part is, it makes for great leftovers!

Helicopter vision of southwest salad in stainless steel bowl
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Southwest Quinoa Salad With Steamed Beans

What sounds most like summer and southern than a Southwest Salad? This recipe is a twist on southwest classic salad, and satisfies all your needs. First, it is filling ! Second, it is healthy, clean and nutrient dense. Third, it is the perfect to-go salad to take on picnics, day trips and to the pool…

Close up picture of serving bowl with stuffed peppers
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Steamed Quinoa Stuffed Peppers, Steamed cuisine Style

This is a gluten free, dairy free dinner that will satisfy all your senses. The steamed pepper is soft, full of flavor, and is paired wonderfully with the ground beef, tomato sauce, olive oil and vegetables. This mediterranean-inspired meal is kid friendly, filling, and checks all the favorite boxes: Colors, flavor, texture, wonderful smell that makes my kids salivate, a “box” (the pepper) containing a surprise-like dinner. And it’s nourishing. Oh and it’s mostly steamed!