One of my favorite snacks is sprouted almonds. I’ll soak a cup of raw almonds in a mason jar of water. After about two hours, I’ll change the water, then let them soak overnight. By morning, the sprouting has begun. When most people think of sprouts, they think of pale green, leggy alfalfa sprouts you…
Coconut Quinoa Pudding (Recipe)
Top off your healthy meals with this satisfying, homey dessert. Instead of corn syrup-sweetened pudding, make a homemade one that uses healthy coconut oil, dried fruit and protein-rich quinoa. You’ll satisfy a sweet tooth without overdoing added sugars. Servings: Makes 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 ½ cups coconut or almond milk (not…
Quinoa Stars in Summer Veggie Salad
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Just back from a trip to Chile, where I was introduced to several delicious quinoa salads. It was a surprise to learn there are hundreds of different types of quinoas. The most common ones are white, red and black. With these flavors in mind, I created a quick…
A Delightful Autumn Fruit Salad With Quinoa | Eat Better
On this episode of Eat Better, we’re going to make a beautiful in-season fruit salad. But not just any fruit salad. This one has a star ingredient, and an unlikely one at that: Quinoa! Quinoa is a whole grain, and whole grains are essential for a balanced diet. Quinoa is rich in fiber, which will…
How to Cook Quinoa
Figuring out what to cook for dinner isn’t always so easy, especially when it comes to side dishes. OK, the grocery store had a sale on cornish game hens, so you’re making roasted cornish game hens. Or maybe you have some pork chops in your freezer that you need to cook. Perhaps you looked in your pantry…
Smoky Quinoa Taco Bowls Are the Ultimate High-Protein, Veggie-Packed Lunch
With the rare exception of pizza (I prefer plain cheese), I’m all about the toppings. Give me all the candy at the frozen yogurt shop, load up my bagel with every veggie in the store, and top my pancakes with every berry in sight, please. Of course, my favorite way to eat all the toppings…
An Easy Mediterranean Salad That Won’t Leave You Hungry
I’ll be the first to admit that I struggle with the whole lunch thing. If I haven’t prepared anything at the start of the week (which, to be honest, is most weeks), I end up eating some version of eggs on toast all week long, lamenting the fact that I should have just carved out…
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