During the summer months I love simple dishes that can be thrown together after a long day but still taste like I put effort into it. Quinoa (also seen here) has quickly become one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. Its versatility lets me be creative with recipes and the health benefits are endless (think high levels of protein, iron and calcium).
Tonight I followed a loose version of a recipe found here. My version left out the red pepper (because I didn’t have one), added 1 cup of black beans (drained & rinsed) and topped it with avocado slices and some plain greek yogurt.
If I’d had a tomato and a zucchini at my house those two would’ve joined the meal as well.

The best part?
 It always makes plenty and leaves me with leftovers to freeze or eat later on in the week.
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  1. June 8, 2011 / 1:14 pm

    This looks DELICIOUS! I am always looking for something easy AND healthy. Gonna try this tonight!

    ~Lea

  2. June 8, 2011 / 1:45 pm

    Yum – this looks great and so simple to make! Love quinoa so I will have to try this out soon.

  3. June 8, 2011 / 2:02 pm

    That looks so delish! Just box it up and send it to me 🙂

  4. June 8, 2011 / 3:16 pm

    I’ve only had quinoa once but liked it. Since then I’ve been looking for other easy quinoa recipes – this looks good!

  5. June 8, 2011 / 5:19 pm

    I love love love quinoa! I will have to try this recipe.

  6. June 8, 2011 / 6:59 pm

    I love cooking with (and eating) quinoa. I use it as my rice substitute all the time!

  7. June 8, 2011 / 8:02 pm

    Thank you for the sweet comment on my blog! I love quinoa too and eat it weekly now that I’ve become a vegetarian. I posted a great stuffed pepper recipe a little back with quinoa in it, if you want to try it!!

    PS-you should add your Email address on your Blogger profile so that people can write you back that way 🙂

  8. June 8, 2011 / 8:48 pm

    I’m with you girl….quinoa is a favorite in our house. SO YUMMY! XO

  9. June 8, 2011 / 9:16 pm

    Isn’t it yummy 🙂 I made a delicious quinoa meal the other day… can’t wait to share!!

  10. June 8, 2011 / 10:06 pm

    Healthy, yet delicious looking!

  11. June 8, 2011 / 10:09 pm

    anything that’s just as good when it’s a leftover is worth making. love this. thanks for another amazing post love. please swing by to see pics of my latest celebrity trend report and my new favorite wedges. xoxo

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  12. June 9, 2011 / 5:28 am

    Love this! I used to be vegan and discovered Quinoa then and even though I’m now longer veggie I still eat it like no other haha.
    My favorite is stir frys but this looks so yummt too- yay for delicious health food!

    x

  13. June 9, 2011 / 3:06 pm

    I have yet to take the quinoa plunge. I know I should, everyone loves it and it seems so simple. I need to add it to my grocery list.

  14. June 12, 2011 / 11:49 pm

    Haven’t tried quinoa yet, but this looks delicious! Time to step out and try!


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