Quinoa is one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein and lots more — and it tastes good, too! It’s native to Bolivia, comes in three different varieties (white, red and black) and is related to spinach and beets. As a gluten-free grain, it has become quite popular in recent years with its mild flavor and light crunch. It has become a nutrient-rich substitute for pasta, rice, couscous and cereals. Also available as gluten-free flour for baking.

Below are the 3 delicious and healthy quinoa recipes that you should try. My favorite is the Mexican Quinoa!
(Sara Lynn explains more in the video.)

1. Rainbow Quinoa Salad
 

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup corn
2 carrots, grated
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup broccoli florets
¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
salt and pepper

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The combination of healthy ingredients in this “pudding” provides all-day energy and helps you manage your weight, balance blood sugar, and feel fuller longer. Start your morning with this delicious, nutritious rice pudding to have fewer cravings and binges during the rest of the day.

Here are the nutrition values per serving:

170 calories
6 g protein
35 g carbs
5 g fiber
1.2 g fat (0 g sat fat)
59 mg sodium

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Also, pack foods in a specific order in your containers. With the rice and beet salad, you’ll notice that the rice and beets are on the bottom, while the romaine and cilantro are on top. Mix them all together just before eating and they will maintain their crispness for sure.

Here are the ingredients for 1 serving of this super-salad for travelers:

½ cup short grain brown rice
1 cup water
2 medium beets
½ head romaine lettuce
1 small bunch cilantro (or flat leaf parsley, dill)
handful of walnuts

Here are the ingredients for a Maple-Mustard Dressing that goes well with this salad. If your travel plans include flying, however, it is advisable to put the dressing in a separate small bottle (max. 100 ml.) so it will not be confiscated at the security checkpoint:

1 Tbsp. cold-pressed olive oil
2 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
pinch sea salt and cracked black pepper

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