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Quinoa Salad

Posted on by Kalida AK

Quinoa is one of the world’s most popular health foods. It is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids.It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. Indulge into one of my favorite Quinoa salads.

Ingredients:

    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 tablespoon garlic paste
    15 oz black beans
    15 oz corn
    3 roma tomatoes, diced
    1 cup quinoa, rinsed
    2 cups vegetable stock
    1 tablespoon chili powder (as desired)
    2 teaspoons cumin
    2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
    1 teaspoon pepper
    1 avocado, cubed
    1 lime, juiced
    fresh cilantro, to garnish

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  3. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.

👩🏻‍🍳Enjoy!

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Reach for a Peach

Posted on by Kalida AK

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Chia pudding: combine the chia seeds, syrup, and almond milk in a bowl. Mix together, then refrigerate to set for 2 hours.
  • The middle crumble: toast oats and pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a food processor, chop the toasted oats and pecans along with dates and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Process to form the texture of coarse sand.
  • The peaches: slice the peaches in half and chopping into bite-sized pieces. Add to a bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and toss to combine.
  • Divide the chia pudding evenly among two Jason jars. Add a layer of the crumble, then divide peaches evenly and place on top of crumble.
  • Sprinkle with a touch of crumble topping and enjoy!

©️Kalida Corner

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Fig-Apricot Bombs

Posted on by Kalida AK

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or nut of choice

6 oz dried apricots

6 oz dried figs

2 tbsp dark chocolate chips

dash of Himalayan salt

3 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes for coating

Directions:

  • Remove fig stems
  • Place the figs, apricots, nuts, chocolate chips in food processor.
  • Blend until finely chopped.
  • The chocolate chips will still have some larger pieces, but just keep them mixed with the batter.
  • Transfer into a large bowl and add a pinch of salt
  • Mix well and then roll into mini balls.
  • Roll each mini ball in the coconut flakes
  • Place on wide plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Enjoy with a cup of tea!

Happy Reading 📔

©️Kalida Corner