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Monday, 25 November 2013

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Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad



Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad

     1 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
     1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
     1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
     1/3 cup pure maple syrup
     1 cup dried unsweetened cranberries  
     4 to 5 scallions, thinly sliced
     1 tsp sea salt, plus additional to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool completely.
     Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and maple syrup.
     Add 3/4 cup dressing to quinoa. Stir in cranberries, scallions and salt. Refrigerate
overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature; just before serving, stir in remaining 1/4 cup dressing and season with salt.

Nutrients per serving (1 cup quinoa salad): Calories: 325, Total Fat: 12 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5 g, Carbs: 49 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 20 g, Protein: 7 g, Sodium: 247 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
 

Chickpea Lemon and Basil Pasta Soup










Serves 6

·         1 tbsp coconut oil
·         1 red onion, diced
·         2 cloves garlic, minced
·         2 carrots, diced
·         1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
·         1 can chopped tomatoes
·         2 whole tomatoes, chopped
·         3-4 cups of water
·         1 cup dried pasta- shells or macaroni
·         Salt and pepper to taste
·         Juice from two lemons
·         1 cup loosely packed basil, torn

- Heat the coconut oil over a medium heat, and sauté the onions and garlic for 5-6 minutes
- Add carrots, chickpeas, tomatoes, water and pasta shells, along with some salt; bring to a gentle simmer, and cook over a low-medium heat for 4 hours. Alternatively you can use a standard pot and boil, then lower the heat and cook for 30 minutes or until carrots are tender
- Add a touch more salt, if needed, then the pepper, lemon juice and basil