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Quinoa Cakes Part Two: Herbs
After sharing my first quinoa cake recipe that involved lovely Indian flavors such as garam masala, red chili, and garlic, I now offer you a sumptuous (and less spicy) alternative. With Part Two of my quinoa cakes, I decided to add grated golden beets to my base of black beans and baked sweet potatoes. The [...]
Quinoa Cakes Part One: Spicy South Indian
Recently, a friend told me about these vegan sweet potato burgers she had made for a small dinner party. She used cannellini beans, sweet potatoes, and tahini, among a few other ingredients. She topped off her burgers with marinated tofu, sprouts, and tomatoes. They sounded so delicious, I became inspired to try my own. I [...]
Parsley Quinoa Salad with Variation
I can tell I’m getting in the mood for spring when I start craving fresh salads. After I saw some gorgeous parsley at the store, I decided to make a variation on tabbouleh. I substituted the bulgur wheat with red quinoa and added olives and scallions. It turned out so well, that I became a [...]
Quinoa Chitra Anna
This is my mom’s recipe for a variation on the Indian dish Chitra Anna. Anna means rice, and she substituted the rice with Quinoa for more protein, fiber and deliciousness. In my mom’s words: This is a great salad hot or cold, very refreshing and energizing. Add green peas for more color, protein and fiber. [...]
