Roasted tomato and garlic sounds like a pasta dish, right? How about using quinoa instead? It’s mild nutty flavor picks up all of these flavors so well. The sweet basil with the sweet and acidic tomatoes, slightly bitter garlic topped…
Quinoa Tabouli
Being strictly gluten-free means that the bulgar wheat traditionally used in tabouli is a no for me. But in walks quinoa, the perfect substitution. This version of quinoa tabouli is influenced by my grandmother, who came from Syria. The addition…
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
On an 85Β° day in March day in Los Angeles I bring you a fresh, cool dish with mint and lemon. These gluten-free quinoa stuffed peppers can be a great vegetarian dinner or made with mini sweet peppers, they make a…
How to Cook Quinoa
In my opinion quinoa is underappreciated. It entered mainstream US cuisine about 10 years ago and has become increasingly popular. But maybe you’ve only had it at a restaurant and want to give it a try at home. Here is…
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
You might not think of quinoa as something that you would eat for breakfast. But, this quinoa breakfast bowl with nutritious protein rich quinoa is so good that I even have it for dessert. Ingredients By using coconut milk, this…
Quinoa Yam Stuffing
I think stuffing needs a makeover. Traditional bread stuffing is one of my favorite holiday dishes but it would be nice to have a healthier alternative that I still want to eat. And maybe one that doesnβt put me to…
