Showing posts with label Lunch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lunch. Show all posts

Friday, May 15, 2020

Quinoa and Black Beans



Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium bell pepper, red
1 medium onion
3 clove garlic
3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/4 teaspoon cayenne or red pepper
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 cup corn, frozen
30 ounce black beans, canned
1/2 cup cilantro
2 cup mango cubes

Directions
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium. Dice pepper and onion; mince garlic. Add veggies and garlic to hot oil. Saute for 1-2 minutes, then add quinoa, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper (may be omitted),
and broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until nearly all the broth has been absorbed. Drain and rinse beans; add to quinoa along with corn. Heat through and stir in chopped cilantro.
Serve with mango on the side.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Quinoa & Black Beans


Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium  bell pepper, red
1 medium  onion
3 clove  garlic
3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/4 teaspoon  salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/4 teaspoon  cayenne or red pepper
1 1/2 cup  vegetable broth
1 cup corn, frozen
30 ounce black beans, canned
1/2 cup  cilantro
2 cup mango cubes, frozen

Directions
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium. Dice pepper and onion; mince garlic. Add veggies and garlic to hot oil. Saute for 1-2 minutes, then add quinoa, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper (may be omitted), and broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15
minutes or until nearly all the broth has been absorbed. Drain and rinse beans; add to quinoa along with corn. Heat through and stir in chopped cilantro.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Turkey and Cranberry Wrap

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp dried cranberries
2 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1 8-inch whole grain tortilla
2 oz. deli-style roasted turkey breast
1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce

Preparation:
1. Place the cranberries in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover them with a small amount of water, and microwave on high for 15 seconds, just the soften the skins. Drain the water off. Mix the cranberries with the cream cheese.

2. Spread the cranberry and cream cheese mixture down the center of the tortilla. Next layer the turkey and lettuce on the tortilla.

3. Beginning with one end of the tortilla, wrap into a tube, folding the ends in towards the middle to keep the turkey and lettuce in place. Slice in half if you wish.

Serves 1

Per Serving Calories 203

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Cucumber Pita Wedges

1pkg. cream cheese (8oz) softened
2 Tbsp Italian dressing mix
4 whole pitas
1-2 cucumber slices peeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices
Lemon pepper

Beat cream cheese and dressing mix in bowl until combined. Split pitas in ½ forming 2 circles. Spread mixture over pitas, top with cucumbers and lemon pepper. Slice into 6 wedges.