Tasty Tuesday – Quinoa Fried Rice

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This recipe is courtesy of Damn Delicious.  I love that it is cost-effective and HEALTHY (well, basically).  There is no MSG, has a bunch of protein, vegetables and amazing flavor.   This makes a ton of food, so this is an awesome recipe to make on Sunday for meal prep for the week – great for lunches, a side for dinner or even a nighttime snack.

Ingredients:

3 cups of cooked quinoa

3 eggs cooked

1/2 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup frozen corn

1 white onion, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

2 green onions, sliced

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

2 carrots, peeled and grated (or chopped)

1 head of broccoli, chopped into florets

4 tablespoons of soy sauce (There are sodium & gluten free options)

2 tablespoons of olive oil, divided

Sriracha

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over low-medium heat.
2. Add eggs and fry 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Let cool, then dice into small pieces.
3. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add garlic and onion and cook until onions have become transparent (4-5 min).
5. Add mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring constantly.
6. Add corn, peas, carrots and quinoa. Cook and stir consistently until heated through (about 2 minutes).
7. Add soy sauce and stir to combine. Continue cooking and stirring constantly until heated throughout (about 2 minutes).
8. Stir in green onions and diced eggs.

Serve immediately and drizzle with Sriracha for a spicy kick!  Let me know what you think.

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

 

Tasty Tuesday – QUINOA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

A lightened-up, healthy enchilada bake that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockful of quinoa, black beans and cheesy goodness. And the leftovers taste even better! This recipe is courtesy of DamnDelicious

Anyone that knows  me, knows that I LOVE Mexican food – the hotter and spicier, the better. Whether it’s fish tacos, cheesy enchiladas or a giant burrito, I could live off of it for the rest of my life.

 

Now this is a super easy enchilada bake with quinoa instead of tortilla. By using quinoa, we’re adding in some fun healthy goodies, like protein and fiber, and there’s absolutely no rolling or wrapping of any kind. You can simply throw everything into a bowl, mix it up, and bake it from there. Yes, it doesn’t get easier than that!

After you let this bake through, you’ll have the most amazing cheesy enchilada bake! It’s so good, you’ll never want to have traditional enchiladas ever again!

Prep Time 10 minutes     Cook Time 30 minutes     Total Time 40 minutes

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 (10-ounce) can Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
• 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
• 1 Roma tomato, diced

Instructions

• In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8×8 or 2 quart baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
• In a large bowl, combine quinoa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
• Spread quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately, garnished with avocado and tomato, if desired.

For those of you on Weight Watchers, it is 8 Smart Points per serving.  If you make it, share your thoughts. Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!