Why should meat lovers get to have all the fun?! These healthy Italian Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are packed with all of the flavors of this classic dish. And they’re a breeze to make! 249 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Vegetarian stuffed peppers seemed like a necessary addition to our meal rotation, since my Greek…
Healthy Quinoa Guacamole 7-Layer Dip
Give your game day or regular afternoon snacking a makeover with this Healthy Quinoa Guacamole 7-Layer Dip. So simple and delicious! Thank you to Albertsons and Safeway for helping me share this recipe with you. As a healthy food blogger, January is a glorious time! Everyone’s searching for healthy recipes, my readers are emailing in…
Beef Taco Quinoa Soup Recipe
Get your dose of iron and veggies in a healthy and comforting bowl of Beef Taco Quinoa Soup. Great for loading up on vitamins in the cold and flu season. Thank you to Albertsons/Safeway for helping me share this recipe with you. All summer long, I long for the cool, crisp air of fall. I…
Instant Pot Sausage Cabbage Bowl with Quinoa (or Stovetop)
This Instant Pot Sausage Cabbage Bowl with Quinoa is a fantastic meal of healthy comfort food. And you just can’t beat the ease of a pressure cooker meal. I never thought I’d say this, but I am on a cabbage kick lately. To be more precise my pre-30-something self would be floored that I said…
One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa
This One Pot Chili Lime Chicken with Quinoa recipe is a healthy, delicious weeknight dinner with almost no clean-up. Bliss! I’ll be honest – my motivation level for cooking this past week could rival that of a sloth’s. And that’s being unfair to the sloth! Really, I have no excuse. We just went on a…
Vegetable Curry Quinoa Bowls {Vegan}
These delicious vegan Vegetable Curry Quinoa Bowls are a fantastic way to work a healthy dose of vegetables and protein into your day! February has been the month of cauliflower recipes in our house. It all started a couple of weeks ago when we were heading to my son’s soccer game. If a game lands…
Slow Cooker Bean Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Sweet Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Quinoa and Sweet Potaotes is packed with fiber and flavor. Throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me share this recipe with you. There are certain times of the year that I can barely drag myself to the…
One-Pot Curry Chicken, Quinoa & Cauliflower {#VegItUp}
Flavor is the name of the game in this healthy one-pot curry chicken, quinoa and cauliflower recipe that’s packed with veggies and goodness! 308 calories and 7 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for helping me share this recipe with you. I don’t remember exactly when I first fell in quinoa…
One-Pot Italian Chicken & Quinoa Recipe
Made from staple pantry ingredients and a side of chicken, this easy and delicious one-pot meal is a lifesaver on a busy night. 264 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This is one of those meals that came to be as a result of staring into the pantry and fridge for a good 10…
Quinoa Avocado Breakfast Bowl Recipe
You’d never guess that such an easy quinoa breakfast bowl could have such amazing flavor. You can’t beat the fresh avocado on top! 325 and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you. Our house was in the midst of chaos last week. Every piece…
Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tahini Dressing
This quinoa salad recipe turns into a powerhouse of nutrients and fiber when filled with kale, snap peas and other veggies, all toss with a tahini dressing. 102 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Quinoa is a staple in our house, which is one of the reasons I like to make big batches and…
One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe
In this easy one-pot chicken recipe, chicken, quinoa, mushrooms and spinach nestle together for a healthy meal with minimal clean-up. 256 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There are some weeks when I am sure that my brain is going to cave inwards. This was one of those weeks. It wasn’t any one thing…
Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds
One can never have too many summer potluck side dishes in their recipe lineup. This fresh Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds is a surefire crowd pleaser. As much as I enjoy a good side dish, there are times (okay, MANY times) that all I can muster is a bowl of brown rice, with…
Greek Quinoa & Hummus Stuffed Tomatoes
Whip up these healthy and delicious Greek Quinoa & Hummus Stuffed Tomatoes of your next summertime get-together, or as a light lunch. Thank you to Sabra for helping me to share this recipe with you. A few years ago, my husband built a couple of raised beds in our backyard, one large one for kale,…
Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil
Mix up the flavors of spring in this healthy quinoa salad, packed with artichokes, roasted peppers and basil. At least once a month, I hear someone say that they’ve tried quinoa, but really don’t enjoy the taste. As a long-time devotee, I inevitably launch into an impromptu Q&A session which, if I play it right,…
Quinoa, Blueberry & Avocado Salad Recipe
Punch up the flavor of a healthy quinoa salad with fresh blueberries, avocado, feta cheese and a tangy lime vinaigrette. It’s the perfect potluck salad! My kids are trying to nail me down on one particular question and I refuse to commit to an answer. “Mum, what is your favorite summertime fruit?” I try to…
Baked Quinoa Cakes Recipe with Dried Tart Cherries & Pistachios
Baked quinoa cakes with a creamy basil yogurt sauce are a healthy and delicious appetizer. Dried tart cherries and pistachios add a hint of sweetness and crunch. 136 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Choose Cherries for helping me to share this recipe with you.. My husband is the most dedicated…
Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Whip up this vibrant quinoa salad in minutes. Pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes add crunch and color, and the salad is gluten-free and vegan. This is a day to celebrate! Liz of The Lemon Bowl is having a baby boy, and a whole group of bloggers are honoring her and her little one with a virtual…
Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta
Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta Isn’t there some saying about the lazy days of summer? I must be doing something wrong because my summertime groove isn’t grooving yet. Each day, an overwhelming urge to nap hits at about 4pm. This is typically on the heels of supervising playdates, driving the kids…
Your Recipes: Quinoa Link-Up {My Favorites}
This was tough! At the beginning of the week, I posted How to: Freeze Quinoa and asked you to link up your favorite quinoa recipes. Then it was my job to pick my five favorite submissions. Did I think that was going to be easy? Ha! Every single one of the recipes you submitted made…