#frozenquinoa

Lemon Herb Quinoa

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Works as a nutritious main dish served on a bed of greens, packed lunch for work, or make ahead in the fridge for a fast feast!  Great addition to your diabetic diet.

14 oz. bag Gretchen’s Grains Quinoa, thawed

1 c. oregano and thyme, chopped

1 c. sunflower seeds

3 T. lemon juice

3 T. olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Toss quinoa, oregano, thyme, and sunflower seeds together.  In a separate bowl whisk lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper together.  Drizzle dressing over grain/seed and enjoy.

Source:  www.gretchensgrains.com

Red Grape Kale Quinoa Salad

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Sooooo healthy - kale, quinoa, parsley, mint, red grapes, etc. and something special to take to summer barbecues or picnics as the hit of the meal!  Great for the diabetics in the crowd, too!

2 c. quinoa, frozen, defrosted

1/4 t. sea salt, divided

1/4 c. lemon juice

1/2 t. cumin

1/4 t. coriander

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 c. olive oil

2 c. kale, finely chopped*

1/4 c. mint, fresh finely chopped*

1/4 c. parsley, chopped*

1 t. lemon zest

1/4 c. red grapes, seedless, halved**

*Use kitchen scissors to speed chopping.

**I like this with twice the amount of grapes or more!

Whisk together lemon, salt, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, and olive oil in a large bowl.  Add kale and give it a quick massage with your hands.  Add quinoa, mint, parsley, lemon zest, and grapes, toss lightly to combine.  Serve at room temperature, on a bed of greens if you like.

Source:  The Healthy Mind Cookbook, livenaturally Spring 2016