2 leeks, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ cups quinoa 3 cups chicken broth 1 tbsp fresh thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 2 cups asparagus, cut into 2” pieces 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 lemons ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 cup parmesan, grated salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp butter
In an oven safe skillet on medium-high heat add butter. Add leeks and sauté for for 2-3 minutes, or until leeks soften. Add garlic and quinoa and cook for another minute. Add broth, thyme and oregano and bring to a boil. Cover pot and reduce to a simmer. Cook for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is almost cooked through. Stir in chicken, asparagus, ricotta cheese, the zest and juice of a lemon and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with parmesan and remaining lemon, sliced into rounds. Bake in oven at 375ºF for approximately 15 minutes, or until cheese is slightly golden and quinoa is hot and bubbly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Turkey Quinoa Taco Skillet Servings: 8 Calories per serving: 488
1 lb ground turkey 1 onion, finely diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 tbsp chili seasoning 1 tsp ground cumin 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup quinoa 1 14oz can diced tomatoes 2 ½ cups chicken broth salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated cilantro to garnish oil
In an oven safe skillet on medium-high heat add oil. Add turkey and cook until slightly browned and almost cooked through. Add onion, red pepper, corn and cook for another minute. Add minced garlic, jalapeno chili powder, cumin and quinoa. Mix well. Add diced tomatoes, beans and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is mostly cooked through. Turn the heat off and top mixture with cheddar cheese and put the lid back on. Allow cheese to melt and serve immediately with cilantro and salsa. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Garlic Shrimp & Quinoa Servings: 8 Calories per serving: 315
1 onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 chili, finely sliced (deseeded if desired) 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 ½ cups quinoa 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 tbsp butter 2 cups broccoli florets 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled 1 lemon 2 tbsp butter salt and pepper to taste green onion for garnish
In a skillet on medium-high heat add butter. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add garlic, chili and smoked paprika and cook until fragrant. Add quinoa and stir to combine. Add broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed. Add broccoli florets and shrimp. Cover skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Season with lemon juice and garnish with sliced green onion. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
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