Dawna Stone

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Tofu and Vegetable Quinoa over Spinach

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Vegetarian option? Check. Healthy You!-approved? Check. This tofu and vegetable quinoa over spinach is healthy and hearty. With all the protein in this recipe, you will not miss the meat!

Tofu and Vegetable Quinoa (over spinach)
Servings
4
Servings
4
Tofu and Vegetable Quinoa (over spinach)
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Fill a steamer pan or pot with an inch of water. Place tofu in steamer basket and steam for ten minutes, or until tofu is cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one fresh lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and set aside.
  4. In a medium to large bowl, combine hot quinoa and tofu with tomatoes, bell pepper and scallions. Pour in 3/4 of the dressing mixture and stir lightly.
  5. Scoop over spinach or other mixed green. Drizzle remaining dressing over spinach leaves and enjoy!
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Chickpea Salad (with Lemon and Mint)

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The ingredients and flavors in this salad are perfect! On it's own or as a side, this Healthy You recipe will fill you up and leave you smiling!

Chickpea Salad (with lemon and mint)
Servings
2
Servings
2
Chickpea Salad (with lemon and mint)
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In medium bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper for dressing. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, scallion and mint. Add dressing and toss to coat.
  3. For added flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy!
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Guacamole

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It's no secret that avocados are a favorite food of mine; and guacamole is one of my favorite snacks (especially with flax chips)! This recipe is fresh and delightful – you will love it!

For more a more chunky guacamole, cut the avocados with a knife, then mash and mix with a spoon.

Guacamole
Servings
4
Servings
4
Guacamole
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Place the scooped avocado in a large bowl.
  2. Add salsa, onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, garlic, sea salt and chili powder.
  3. Mash the mixture with a spoon or potato masher.
  4. Serve with corn tortilla chips or flax chips.
  5. To enjoy the guacamole cool, refrigerate for 1 hour prior to serving.
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Mixed Fruit Parfait

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Does your yogurt need a little something extra? Skip the high calorie granola and opt for mixed fruit. This combination of kiwi and berries will provide you with just the right amount of natural sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Mixed Fruit Parfait
Servings
2
Servings
2
Mixed Fruit Parfait
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In 2 glasses, add 1/4 of the fruit mixture to the bottom of the glass, spoon in 1/2 cup yogurt into each glass. Add the remaining fruit mixture over yogurt. Add mint spring and serve.
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Raisin and Walnut Quinoa

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This warm raisin and walnut quinoa recipe is fresh, flavorful and versatile. Eat it as a side dish, with your favorite fish or over mixed greens.

If you find other great pairings with this recipe, please share with me below!

Raisin and Walnut Quinoa
Servings
4
Servings
4
Raisin and Walnut Quinoa
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper.
  3. Add raisins, walnuts and cilantro to hot quinoa.
  4. Pour in olive oil mixture and stir lightly.
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