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 Stuffed Peppers
On an 85° 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…
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…
Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
This recipe for these spring rolls with peanut sauce makes a lovely fresh snack or party appetizer. It requires no heat in the kitchen other than some warm water from the tap. They can be vegan, pescatarian and are gluten-free….
Vegan Chickpea Stew
As part of my quest to eat more plant-based meals I bring you a one-pot vegan chickpea Stew. It is a quick and easy recipe that’s great for a busy day. Serve it with quinoa and you have a perfect protein….
Grain-Free Energy Bites
I can’t decide if these little coconut frosted, grain-free energy bites were inspired by my trip to Hawaii or this weekend’s blizzard on the east coast. These bites are a perfect portable snack to keep you going while hiking along…
Creamy Zucchini Soup
This creamy zucchini soup was created when a friend of mine requested a hearty soup with protein. Instead of just loading up on chunks of meat, I use silken tofu which adds the protein and the creamy texture. Since the tofu…
