Not a low-fat dish by any means but it is a wonderful treat. And it further lowered the canned goods residing in my pantry (part of the goal which I am working steadily on reaching - of minimal processed foods). I had come across the sun-dried tomato pesto on a buy one get one free… Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato Pesto and Tuna Pasta
Tag: Dinner
Quinoa Pizza (Inspired) “Muffins”
More mini-foods made in muffin cups! This time it is a pizza inspired quinoa recipe served with pizza sauce on top after it bakes.A great way to win kids over 😉 Quinoa Pizza (Inspired) "Muffins" Ingredients: ½ quinoa 1 cup water 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 bell peppers, cored… Continue reading Quinoa Pizza (Inspired) “Muffins”
Lemon Dressed Quinoa Pilaf
Simply dressed, this pilaf is vegan friendly as well. Lemon Dressed Quinoa Pilaf Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa 4 cups lower sodium vegetable broth 14 ounce bag Ultimate Southwest Blend or similar bag frozen vegetables ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest (about 1 large lemon) 1… Continue reading Lemon Dressed Quinoa Pilaf
The Vegetarian Kitchen Table Cookbook: Barley Mushroom Soup
Released in February is The Vegetarian Kitchen Table Cookbook, a creative vegetarian cookbook. Think french and Italian style cooking and not hippy fare. Sophisticated recipes abound although there is plenty of simple "peasant" recipes as well, for hearty rustic meals. I have a huge container of organic Pearled Barley that was sitting and staring at… Continue reading The Vegetarian Kitchen Table Cookbook: Barley Mushroom Soup