Quinoa with Black Beans, Corn & Chipotle Pepper, Lime & Honey Dressing

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1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp honey
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp seeded & minced chipotle peppers (sold in cans as chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) (I used more to taste)
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup fresh or frozen (defrosted) corn kernels
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Combine quinoa and water in medium saucepan set over high heat. Once the water boils, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and chipotle pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly add 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to the chipotle mixture to form a dressing. Set aside.

Stir black beans and corn kernels into the quinoa. Add the chipotle dressing to the quinoa and gently toss to combine. Stir in cilantro. Serve.

Serves 4 to 6 as side dish.

 

I threw some tomatoes in it because I had it.  And left the corn out cause I didn't have it and it was fab.  

Vegetable Quiche Cups

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Servings: 6

This crustless quiche recipe can be used as a base for any combination of veg and cheese. I don't always use a muffin tin. Sometimes I just put it in a glass baking dish.

1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar or jack cheese
3/4 cup egg substitute (or enough to make it look right)
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
hot sauce to taste

Heat the over to 350 F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Place spinach in the microwave on high for 2 1/2 mins. Drain excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine spinach, cheese, egg, bell pepper, onion, and hot sauce. Mix well. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups. Bake at 350 for 20 mins or until a tester comes out clean.

Nutrition:
77 cal, 3 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 9 g protein, 3 g carb, 2 g fiber, 160 mg sodium

From South Beach Supercharged P 201

Chunky Veg Hash

Makes 4 (generous 1/2 cup servings)
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins

This hash is delicious over a poached egg or really any style of egg, and it can also be an omelet filling. Use an dried herb you prefer, or toss in a combo of chopped fresh herbs.

1 T olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
Pinch of dried thyme
Pinch of paprika
1/8 t salt
1 small red bell pepper, diced
4 large button mushrooms, roughly chopped
2 small zucchini, diced
1 small clove of garlic, minced

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme and paprika, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 mins, or until the onion is softened. Stir in salt, bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 mins longer. Remover from the heat and serve with eggs or by itself.

Nutrition:
59 cal, 4 g fat, .5 g saturated fat, 2 g protein, 6g carb, 2 g fiber, 81 mg sodium.

I just put this up to remember the idea and cooking method. You could use an veg and herb combo.

From South Beach Diet Supercharged P199

Garlic Portobellos over Summery Quinoa

For the mushrooms:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried basil
salt and pepper
8 portobello mushroom

In a small bowl wish together the vinegar, oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. (We tripled this marinade.) Place the mushrooms in a shallow dish, smooth side down and pour the marinade over them. Cover and marinate for 1 to 2 hours, turning every 30 mins.

In a saute pan, heat the marinade left in the dish over medium-low heat. Add the mushroom and cook for 10 mins or until the mushrooms are cooked through. Slice and serve over the Summery Quinoa. (We sliced before the marinade.)

For the quinoa:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable stock
3 asparagus spears, woody part removed, and aliced into 1/2 inch rounds.
1/4 chopped red bell pepper
1/4 chopped green bell pepper
1/4 chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion

Wash quinoa grains to removed any remaining saponin (the better coating). Run cold water over quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer, gently rubbing the seeds until the water runs from cloudy to clear.

Bring the vegetable stock and quinoa to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a low simmer for 14-18 minutes or until the germ separates from the seed like a tiny curl.

While the quinoa is cooking, boil more water and cook the asparagus for a one minute. Remove and drain.

Toss all the remaining ingredients together.

Makes 4 servings.

From Quantum Wellness Pg. 233

Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwich with Tempeh Bacon

1 (16 oz) container firm water-packed tofu, drained and pressed
2 tsp olive oil, plus a little more for brushing tomatoes
1 small onion, sliced
2 oz. sliced shiitake mushrooms
3 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp soy sauce or Braggs
2 medium tomatoes
8 slices smoked tempeh bacon
8 slices bread

Place tofu between two paper towels and press out the water. (Using a heavy pan or something)

Heat olive oil in a saute pan and saute the onion and mushrooms for 3 mins. Crumble the tofu into the pan and add the nutritional yeast, onion powder, turmeric, garlic and soy sauce. Cook for about 7 mins, stirring occasionally.

Cut the tomatoes into 1 inch thick slices, coat with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast at 350 degrees for 15 mins, flipping halfway through the cooking time.

Crisp the "bacon" in a pan. Place two strips on four slices of bread and top with a tomato slice and some tofu scramble mixture.

Makes 4 sandwiches.

From The Quantum Wellness Cleanse book. Page 174.

Crock Cauliflower White Chili

Prep Time: 10-15 min
Cook Time: 4-5 hr
Ease of Preperation: Easy
Servings: 6

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14.5-ounces) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups vegetable broth
3 cups cauliflower florets
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (4.5-ounces) chopped green chilies

Directions:
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, caraway seeds, oregano, chili powder, and salt and pepper and continue stirring and cooking for 1 minute.

In a slow cooker, combine onion mix, beans, and broth. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.

Meanwhile, cook cauliflower florets in salted boiling water for 4 minutes; drain.

Stir cooked cauliflower into the slow cooker along with green bell pepper, cheese, cream cheese, and chilies. Cover and cook in high for 30 minutes or until the green bell peppers are softened and the cauliflower is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts:
As prepared, each serving contains 424 calories, 22g total fat, 60mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 33g total carbohydrate and 27g protein.

From Simple Organic Iphone app.

Penne with Almond Tomato Sauce

Serves 4

2 cups Ezekiel penne pasta
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 large basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons dry-roasted unsalted almonds, finely chopped
fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Cook the pasta according to package directions.

In a large mixing bowl or blender, mix the tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, salt, basil, and almonds until smooth and combined. Place pasta in bowls and top with sauce and cheese. Serve immediately.

(Of course we used more pepper flakes, basil, salt and probably almonds too and used the blender for a fast but fresh tasting sauce.)

Nutrition facts: Cal: 312 Cholesterol: 52 mg, Fat: 5.3 g, Saturated fat: 0.7 g, Cal from fat: 26.4 Protein: 11.3g, Carbs: 56.5 g Sodium 670.7 mg Fiber: 2.1 g Sugar: 10 g

From: Master your Metabolism by Jillian Micheals