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Easy Vegetable Quinoa Salad
My protein packed salad to go is always some variation of quinoa salad. It is light, healthy, and great for lunch, dinner or picnic. I like to cook quinoa in advance since it can be stored in a fridge for 2-3 days, or you can even freeze quinoa and defrost in just a minute in the microwave. Quinoa can be found in bulk bins or packed on the shelves. I always buy organic quinoa in bulk at Whole Foods Market. The most important benefit of quinoa is that it is a high source of protein, iron, magnesium, fiber. It has a mild nutty flavor and sort of crunchy texture. If…
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Vegan Burger
Lately, I’ve been wanting to create more healthy vegan recipes for my family. This one is a hit. Kids love them and my husband, too. It has a lot of steps to prepare everything, but I usually do this the night before. Yield: 8 small burgers (pictured) Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato (baked) 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned) 1 Tbsp red onion (minced) 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced) 3 Tbsp rolled oats 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh turmeric (minced) ~ optional Instructions: I usually prepare chickpeas and sweet potato the night before. Start with cooking your chickpeas the night before and then just put…
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Easy Chickpeas – Garbanzo Beans Salad
Today I will share with you one of my favorite salads. It’s fresh and delicious and fantastic dinner or light lunch. This salad is very easy to make and its perfect for a picnic since it can be made a few hours ahead. I pack this salad in kids’ lunch boxes and they love it. The best lunch box that I use is this one. Perfect for adults too. Chickpeas are such a great staple to have in your diet. They have a high source of protein, fiber, and iron. I always use dried chickpeas, which I buy in bulk at Whole Foods Market. I love buying grains and seeds in…
