Quinoa Pancakes

Switch from your usual pancakes to a healthier version of this delicious breakfast. These pancakes packed with quinoa taste even better with cranberry sauce, bananas, or your other favorite topping.

Quinoa Granola

Granola is a popular breakfast choice that is both delicious and healthy. Next time you make granola try mixing your usual oats, almond milk or chocolate with quinoa, and enjoy this tasty breakfast.

Greek Quinoa Salad with Avocado

Greek salad is probably one of the best dishes in the world, with all those fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, topped with delicious feta cheese. But you can take this salad to the next level by adding more flavor with quinoa and avocados.

Quinoa Casserole

Casserole is a popular lunch or dinner option that’s healthy and so easy to prepare. If you’re looking for a vegetarian version of this tasty meal, try making this unusual quinoa casserole next time.

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Keep in mind you can add any type of vegetable, not just broccoli. Try them with zucchini, red peppers, or carrots. These muffins can be frozen so you will always have something to snack when you don’t want to cook. And the best part is, this recipe is egg-free and can be made without the cheese, or with vegan cheese, so it can be completely vegan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (80g)
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup cheese shreds or nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• salt + pepper

Instructions

• Line a muffin tin and set aside.
• Cook the quinoa by bringing the water to a boil, add some salt and cover, lower to simmer and keep simmering for 35 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave in the pan for 5 mins.
• Preheat the over to 350F degrees
• Add all the remaining ingredients to the quinoa, add some salt and pepper.
• Spoon the quinoa into the muffin tin and smooth the tops
• Bake for 22 minutes and then turn off the oven (and without opening it) leave the muffins in for another 5 minutes.
• Cool completely and then remove from the muffin tin

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In case you haven’t tried this amazing grain yet, try preparing this amazing quinoa breakfast that’s both healthy and delicious. Megan Boswell from The Healthy Label, who shared this recipe, says it’s “creamy, soft, and slightly nutty.” Make sure to try it soon and enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup milk (any, I used lactose-free)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• Toppings: nuts or nut butter, fruit and/or yogurt

Instructions

1. Strain and rinse quinoa through a fine-mesh sieve, or alternatively in a bowl and strain the water out.
2. Toast quinoa on low-medium heat for 3 mins in a small pot, allowing it to dry and bring out the nutty aroma.
3. Add coconut milk, milk of choice, a pinch of salt and vanilla essence to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring to the boil, then bring down to a simmer (lightly bubbling) for 15-20 minutes. Stir regularly to prevent sticking on the bottom.
4. If making caramelized bananas, do this while you wait. Add half to 1 sliced banana to a pan with a light drizzle of coconut oil on low-medium heat. Flip when golden brown underneath.
5. When quinoa is creamy and thick, mix in your cacao powder and honey and stir through for a minute. Transfer to a plate and add your toppings.

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Avocado

Avocados are vegan foods that are packed in the healthy type of fats. Aside from that, avocados contain fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and so much more. This is definitely a fruit you want in your life.

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Sweet Potatoes

Eating vegan foods doesn’t mean that your dishes will be boring. On the contrary, you can still enjoy high-calorie foods but get plenty of important nutrients as well.

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Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the best sources of protein out there. Most of the amino acids it delivers are essential to the body since it cannot produce them. It is also rich in fiber and many macronutrients.

Nuts

Yes, nuts are vegan and high-calorie. But they will only help you gain good weight. Since nuts are packed in essential nutrients you can enjoy the different types of nuts as snacks, include in main courses and get extra energy from them. Walnuts, cashews, almonds are just a part of the choices.

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Olive Oil

A quality extra virgin olive oil can do so much good for your cooking. The healthy monounsaturated fats it contains can improve the levels of sugar in the blood.

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With some of the best recipes in the world, though, eating healthy has never been easier – or more delicious!

Black Bean, Cilantro, And Avocado Quesadillas

Who doesn’t love quesadillas?! Not only are these black bean, cilantro, and avocado quesadillas mouth-wateringly good, they’re also really healthy.

What you’ll need:

One 15-ounce can black beans, no salt added, rinsed and drained, liquid reserved (or 1¾ cups cooked)
1 medium tomato, diced
½ small chile pepper (e.g., jalapeño, Anaheim), finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, minced
¼ cup finely diced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas
¼ cup plant-based shredded cheese, optional

How you’ll do it:

1. In a small mixing bowl, crush the beans with a potato masher or fork, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved bean liquid to make a thick, lumpy mixture.
2. Add the tomato, chile pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and cilantro to the beans and mix well.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large skillet.
4. Spread ½ cup of the bean mixture onto two tortillas smoothly. Place them in the skillet, bean side up. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheese, if desired. Top with another tortilla. Cook the quesadillas over medium heat for about 4 minutes, until the bottom side is browned. Turn over carefully and cook the other side for about 4 minutes, until browned.
5. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and garnish with avocado slices and plant-based sour cream, if desired. Repeat the process again to make 4 quesadillas.

This recipe is geared towards beginners, serves up to 4 people, and only takes about a half hour to make. Perfect for a quick, nutritiously delicious meal!

Tuna Quinoa Cakes

Tuna gets a bad rap sometimes, healthy omega-3 fats that are proven to increase heart health and decrease overall inflammation.

What you’ll need:

½ cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
2 cans tuna, drained
¾ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mustard
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup breadcrumbs

How you’ll do it:

1. In a small bowl, combine the tuna and sweet potato and mix well.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
3. Using your hands, form into 6 cakes.
4. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 min, flipping once.

These tuna quinoa cakes are a great snack or meal if you make enough. This recipe will give you enough to serve up to 6 people and shouldn’t take you more than 25 minutes to make.

Thai Salad Bowl

Fresh, filling, and full of healthy ingredients that will fully satisfy your appetite for a tasty meal. The vegetables give the salad a nice crunch and it pairs beautifully with the spice from the green curry and peanut dressing.

What you’ll need for the salad dressing:

1 tablespoon green curry paste
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh ginger
2 teaspoons honey
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, lightly packed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon water
Kosher salt, to taste

What you’ll need for the salad:

4 cups lettuce, washed and chopped (romaine or hearty baby lettuces work well)
2 cups shredded cabbage, washed
1 red bell pepper, washed, cored and thinly sliced
4 green onions, white and light green parts only, washed, thinly sliced
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
2 cups shredded carrots, washed
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped

How you’ll do it:

1. For the salad dressing: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Note – alternatively, ingredients can be whisked together in a small bowl.
2. To make the salad: Place the lettuce in the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and the salad dressing and toss to coat. Alternatively, salad can be served in a large bowl or on a platter and dressing can be served on the side.

Even a complete kitchen newbie can whip this salad up in 30 minutes or less and it’s a great meal to pack away for lunch at work or on-the-go.

There you have it! Eating healthy is completely doable and you won’t be missing out on anything with these incredibly satiating dishes.

The post Healthy Recipes that will improve your life appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Quinoa Pancakes

Switch from your usual pancakes to a healthier version of this delicious breakfast. These pancakes packed with quinoa taste even better with cranberry sauce, bananas, or your other favorite topping.

Quinoa Granola

Granola is a popular breakfast choice that is both delicious and healthy. Next time you make granola try mixing your usual oats, almond milk or chocolate with quinoa, and enjoy this tasty breakfast.

Greek Quinoa Salad with Avocado

Greek salad is probably one of the best dishes in the world, with all those fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, topped with delicious feta cheese. But you can take this salad to the next level by adding more flavor with quinoa and avocados.

Quinoa Casserole

Casserole is a popular lunch or dinner option that’s healthy and so easy to prepare. If you’re looking for a vegetarian version of this tasty meal, try making this unusual quinoa casserole next time.

The post Easy, Tasty Quinoa Recipes To Try appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Keep in mind you can add any type of vegetable, not just broccoli. Try them with zucchini, red peppers, or carrots. These muffins can be frozen so you will always have something to snack when you don’t want to cook. And the best part is, this recipe is egg-free and can be made without the cheese, or with vegan cheese, so it can be completely vegan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (80g)
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup cheese shreds or nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• salt + pepper

Instructions

• Line a muffin tin and set aside.
• Cook the quinoa by bringing the water to a boil, add some salt and cover, lower to simmer and keep simmering for 35 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave in the pan for 5 mins.
• Preheat the over to 350F degrees
• Add all the remaining ingredients to the quinoa, add some salt and pepper.
• Spoon the quinoa into the muffin tin and smooth the tops
• Bake for 22 minutes and then turn off the oven (and without opening it) leave the muffins in for another 5 minutes.
• Cool completely and then remove from the muffin tin

The post You Should Try the Delicious Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Muffins appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

In case you haven’t tried this amazing grain yet, try preparing this amazing quinoa breakfast that’s both healthy and delicious. Megan Boswell from The Healthy Label, who shared this recipe, says it’s “creamy, soft, and slightly nutty.” Make sure to try it soon and enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup milk (any, I used lactose-free)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• Toppings: nuts or nut butter, fruit and/or yogurt

Instructions

1. Strain and rinse quinoa through a fine-mesh sieve, or alternatively in a bowl and strain the water out.
2. Toast quinoa on low-medium heat for 3 mins in a small pot, allowing it to dry and bring out the nutty aroma.
3. Add coconut milk, milk of choice, a pinch of salt and vanilla essence to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring to the boil, then bring down to a simmer (lightly bubbling) for 15-20 minutes. Stir regularly to prevent sticking on the bottom.
4. If making caramelized bananas, do this while you wait. Add half to 1 sliced banana to a pan with a light drizzle of coconut oil on low-medium heat. Flip when golden brown underneath.
5. When quinoa is creamy and thick, mix in your cacao powder and honey and stir through for a minute. Transfer to a plate and add your toppings.

The post Try This Healthy, Tasty Quinoa Breakfast appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Avocado

Avocados are vegan foods that are packed in the healthy type of fats. Aside from that, avocados contain fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and so much more. This is definitely a fruit you want in your life.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqmFrUrgokw/?fbclid=IwAR0i95EcOxgKUSFvrKOzLTxuvrBAutg4EsNXefLwUGhgSkdd59KMvLkWKAM

Sweet Potatoes

Eating vegan foods doesn’t mean that your dishes will be boring. On the contrary, you can still enjoy high-calorie foods but get plenty of important nutrients as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcYJYhB4Do/?fbclid=IwAR3TiKPR1QJULb_Be-ubqmlrPcs5r1p2wJWHoB2-ocQtiEYbo5nNOhsD8SQ

Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the best sources of protein out there. Most of the amino acids it delivers are essential to the body since it cannot produce them. It is also rich in fiber and many macronutrients.

Nuts

Yes, nuts are vegan and high-calorie. But they will only help you gain good weight. Since nuts are packed in essential nutrients you can enjoy the different types of nuts as snacks, include in main courses and get extra energy from them. Walnuts, cashews, almonds are just a part of the choices.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqahEt4ngO9/?fbclid=IwAR1x36bYXOZbc89FH5EXmf38LO7PoE-j-obr5HhrZservL2uFnIPFyS4H9k

Olive Oil

A quality extra virgin olive oil can do so much good for your cooking. The healthy monounsaturated fats it contains can improve the levels of sugar in the blood.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnIVzAl1fM/?fbclid=IwAR3sJpFP-ZBgYtgUOx88KatB-gRLL-NNSczd2z0l6ZoIW8CCS-4Ug-Jr1WE

The post High-Calorie Vegan Foods That Are Also Super-Healthy appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

With some of the best recipes in the world, though, eating healthy has never been easier – or more delicious!

Black Bean, Cilantro, And Avocado Quesadillas

Who doesn’t love quesadillas?! Not only are these black bean, cilantro, and avocado quesadillas mouth-wateringly good, they’re also really healthy.

What you’ll need:

One 15-ounce can black beans, no salt added, rinsed and drained, liquid reserved (or 1¾ cups cooked)
1 medium tomato, diced
½ small chile pepper (e.g., jalapeño, Anaheim), finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, minced
¼ cup finely diced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas
¼ cup plant-based shredded cheese, optional

How you’ll do it:

1. In a small mixing bowl, crush the beans with a potato masher or fork, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved bean liquid to make a thick, lumpy mixture.
2. Add the tomato, chile pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and cilantro to the beans and mix well.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large skillet.
4. Spread ½ cup of the bean mixture onto two tortillas smoothly. Place them in the skillet, bean side up. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheese, if desired. Top with another tortilla. Cook the quesadillas over medium heat for about 4 minutes, until the bottom side is browned. Turn over carefully and cook the other side for about 4 minutes, until browned.
5. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and garnish with avocado slices and plant-based sour cream, if desired. Repeat the process again to make 4 quesadillas.

This recipe is geared towards beginners, serves up to 4 people, and only takes about a half hour to make. Perfect for a quick, nutritiously delicious meal!

Tuna Quinoa Cakes

Tuna gets a bad rap sometimes, healthy omega-3 fats that are proven to increase heart health and decrease overall inflammation.

What you’ll need:

½ cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
2 cans tuna, drained
¾ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mustard
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup breadcrumbs

How you’ll do it:

1. In a small bowl, combine the tuna and sweet potato and mix well.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
3. Using your hands, form into 6 cakes.
4. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 min, flipping once.

These tuna quinoa cakes are a great snack or meal if you make enough. This recipe will give you enough to serve up to 6 people and shouldn’t take you more than 25 minutes to make.

Thai Salad Bowl

Fresh, filling, and full of healthy ingredients that will fully satisfy your appetite for a tasty meal. The vegetables give the salad a nice crunch and it pairs beautifully with the spice from the green curry and peanut dressing.

What you’ll need for the salad dressing:

1 tablespoon green curry paste
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh ginger
2 teaspoons honey
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, lightly packed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon water
Kosher salt, to taste

What you’ll need for the salad:

4 cups lettuce, washed and chopped (romaine or hearty baby lettuces work well)
2 cups shredded cabbage, washed
1 red bell pepper, washed, cored and thinly sliced
4 green onions, white and light green parts only, washed, thinly sliced
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
2 cups shredded carrots, washed
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped

How you’ll do it:

1. For the salad dressing: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Note – alternatively, ingredients can be whisked together in a small bowl.
2. To make the salad: Place the lettuce in the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and the salad dressing and toss to coat. Alternatively, salad can be served in a large bowl or on a platter and dressing can be served on the side.

Even a complete kitchen newbie can whip this salad up in 30 minutes or less and it’s a great meal to pack away for lunch at work or on-the-go.

There you have it! Eating healthy is completely doable and you won’t be missing out on anything with these incredibly satiating dishes.

The post Healthy Recipes that will improve your life appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.