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Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

May 9, 2019 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans. Spring is here but temperatures continue to fluctuate between warm and cool.  Spring crops are just starting to come…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, citrus fruit, grapefruit, oranges, quinoa, salad

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

April 22, 2019 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad - this beautiful healthy salad is perfect for entertaining

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a beautiful, healthy salad that is perfect as a vegetarian main course salad or a side dish. I first made this vegetarian salad six years ago for a Ladies’ church luncheon. We used to host monthly lunches at people’s homes, and our pastor would stop by for a short…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, Easter, Faith, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, salads, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, black bean, mango, quinoa, quinoa salad

Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad Recipe

June 6, 2018 by Jeanette 76 Comments

Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad is a festive warm weather salad, perfect for a crowd. I love fresh corn, and although I enjoy it on the cob, I find it makes a great side dish when used in salads. I think warm weather is finally here to stay, so I have been trying to take…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, gluten-free, healthy choices, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: corn, quinoa, salad

Quinoa Kale Tomato Corn Salad Recipe {Video}

May 28, 2018 by Jeanette 54 Comments

Kale Quinoa Tomato Corn Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Quinoa Kale Tomato Corn Salad is light, healthy, and delicious. I love salads that can be enjoyed as main course salads when I’m looking for a satisfying, but light lunch or dinner. Quinoa is a versatile grain (it’s actually a seed) that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be eaten in…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, Easter, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: corn, kale, quinoa, salad, tomato

15 Minute Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” Recipe

November 2, 2017 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” is a delicious, healthy savory breakfast idea that will keep you full throughout the morning.  My husband loves fried rice – I think he could eat it almost every day, even for breakfast. To make his favorite fried rice healthier, I’ve been using whole grains in place of white rice – most…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast bowl, fried rice, healthy breakfast, kale, quinoa

Quinoa Beet Kale Apple Walnut Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

October 26, 2017 by Jeanette 31 Comments

Quinoa Beet Kale Apple Walnut Goat Cheese Salad - a healthy winter salad perfect for lunch or dinner

Quinoa Beet Kale Apple Walnut Goat Cheese Salad is the perfect fall or winter salad for lunch or dinner. Apples, kale and beets team up to make this vibrant cool weather salad. I first became obsessed with roasted beets about seven years ago when one of the first farm-to-table restaurants opened in our town. Roasted…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, lunch, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: kale, lunch salad, quinoa, roasted beets, salad

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit Recipe {Video}

March 29, 2017 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit is the perfect way to start off the day. It’s nutritious and hearty, and is packed with protein and nutrients. Fresh strawberries and bananas, as well as toasted coconut and almonds top this healthy breakfast porridge, a wonderful alternative to oatmeal and other porridges. Looking for a…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast, coconut milk, quinoa, video

Mediterranean Salad In A Jar Recipe

April 22, 2016 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Mediterranean Salad In A Jar - pack this for lunch or dinner for a healthy and delicious on-the-go meal!

This Mediterranean Salad In A Jar is a healthy and delicious portable meal, packed with your favorite Greek Salad ingredients – just shake and serve. Ever since our Salad In A Jar Party, I’ve been thinking about how convenient they are for lunch or dinner. It’s easy to make a batch once you have all…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, lunch, New Year, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: mason jar salad, Mediterranean salad, quinoa, Recipe Redux, Salad In A Jar, The Daniel Plan

Rainbow Quinoa Vegetable Salad Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

March 22, 2016 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Rainbow Quinoa Vegetable Salad - this colorful quinoa salad is packed with clean, healthy ingredients

This Rainbow Quinoa Vegetable Salad is packed with clean, healthy ingredients! We’re more than halfway through the Daniel Plan, with our most recent session being about Focus – brain health and focusing on what’s important, not what’s urgent because often what’s urgent is not what’s most important. Our guest speaker was amazing and enlightened our…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Faith, gluten-free, New Year, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Daniel Plan, Daniel Plan Recipe, quinoa, salad, The Daniel Plan

Strawberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa Recipe {Natural Pregnancy Cookbook Review/Giveaway}

November 17, 2015 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Strawberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa Recipe - a healthy and nutritious meal, packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. From the Natural Pregnancy Cookbook

This Strawberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa is a healthy and nutritious meal, packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When I was pregnant thirteen years ago, there were a few rules I followed based on what I knew at the time – no caffeine, no raw fish, no alcohol, and getting enough calcium. I took iron…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Book Review, Dr Sonali Ruder, Giveaway, Natural Pregnancy Cookbook, pregnancy diet, quinoa, The Foodie Physician, what to eat when you're pregnant

Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas Recipe

April 16, 2015 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas - this is an easy, healthy side dish that takes less than 30 minutes

This Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Fragrant with whole spices, including cardamon, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds, this side dish is deliciously healthy. A number of years ago, I took a few Indian cooking classes from a local woman. She was a fabulous home cook who…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: Food Network, Indian recipe, pilaf, pulav, quinoa, Sensational Sides

Cheese Stuffed Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf with Sriracha Barbecue Sauce

March 17, 2015 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Cheese Stuffed Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf - this decadently delicious meatloaf is made healthier with quinoa and a whole pack of mushrooms

This Cheese Stuffed Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf with Sriracha Barbecue Sauce has a “Wow” factor that will please the pickiest of eaters. Do you like surprises? I had all good intentions of making a super light meatloaf recipe with lots of vegetables tucked in…and look what happened. “Cheese Stuffed” is what happened. Yup, I just…

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Filed Under: Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, whole grain Tagged With: cheese stuffed, ground turkey, mushrooms, quinoa, quinoa in place of breadcrumbs, quinoa meatloaf, Spanish smoked paprika, sriracha sauce, turkey meatloaf

Winter Tuna Nicoise Salad with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables

February 4, 2015 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Winter Tuna Nicoise Salad with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables - this one bowl meal is packed with protein and a rainbow of vegetables, served with a simple lemon vinaigrette

This Winter Tuna Nicoise Salad with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables is hearty, delicious and healthy. There’s a restaurant in town that makes a fabulous Tuna Nicoise Salad – they even poach their own tuna in oil. When this restaurant first opened, they were using a high quality canned tuna, but later decided to make their…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, New Year, salads, Seafood Tagged With: quinoa, roasted vegetables, salad, tuna, tuna nicoise

Roasted Butternut Squash Fig Pomegranate Whole Grain Salad Recipe

December 16, 2014 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash Fig Pomegranate Whole Grain Salad - this jewel toned salad is packed with goodness - barley, farro, quinoa, sorghum, roasted butternut squash and rainbow carrots, pomegranate seeds. A gorgeous Holiday salad!

This Roasted Butternut Squash Fig Pomegranate Whole Grain Salad is a stunning addition to any holiday menu. Recently, I finished an 11-week Bible study with an amazing group of ladies. I really enjoy doing Bible studies because it forces me to sit still and reflect on my life and check myself to see if I…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, New Year, salads, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: barley, butternut squash, dried figs, farro, grain salad, pomegranate, quinoa, sorghum

Oven Roasted Quinoa Meatballs Recipe

June 2, 2014 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Oven Roasted Quinoa Meatballs © Jeanette's Healthy Living

I don’t think I’ve met a kid that doesn’t like meatballs and sauce. There are different ways to cook meatballs – some folks pan fry them, others cook them right in the sauce without any browning, and in this case, I oven roasted these meatballs. Although cooking meatballs directly in sauce is the leanest way…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, whole grain Tagged With: glutenfree meatballs, meatballs, quinoa

How To Cook Quinoa + Health Benefits {Video}

March 27, 2014 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Cooked Quinoa © Jeanette's Healthy Living

If you’ve never tried quinoa, now’s the time. Check out my How To Cook Quinoa video – quinoa is so easy to prepare and highly nutritious. I have a number of quinoa recipes on my blog, but I realized I don’t have a post devoted to how to cook quinoa. Recently, one reader asked what…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Resources, side dishes, whole grain Tagged With: how to cook quinoa, how to make quinoa, quinoa, video

Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Quinoa Oat Cookies Recipe

February 27, 2014 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Quinoa Oat Cookies

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Quinoa Oat Cookies are full of good-for-you ingredients and will satisfy your sweet tooth. I don’t bake very often but when I do, I try to incorporate a few healthy ingredients into my recipes. Lately, I’ve been playing around with quinoa in sweets, like my Quinoa Fudge Brownies and Quinoa…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: clean eating dessert recipe, gluten-free peanut butter and jelly cookies, oat flour, organic, quinoa, quinoa flour

Gluten-Free Quinoa Almond Flour Pancakes Recipe

February 19, 2014 by Jeanette 67 Comments

Quinoa Almond Flour Pancakes

These tender Gluten-Free Quinoa Almond Flour Pancakes are perfect when you’re craving comfort food but want something a little bit healthy. I’m always trying to sneak in healthy ingredients for my kids, so on one recent snow day, I whipped up these Quinoa Almond Pancakes for breakfast. I had cooked quinoa from the night before (I…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: almond flour, coconut oil, gluten-free pancakes, protein pancakes, quinoa

Quinoa Fudge Brownies Recipe

February 13, 2014 by Jeanette 47 Comments

Quinoa Fudge Brownies

These Quinoa Fudge Brownies are dense and full of dark chocolate goodness, perfect for Valentine’s Day. No one will guess that these are actually healthy. A few weeks ago, my husband and I met a lovely couple who happen to be vegetarians. I was instantly intrigued and started peppering the wife with questions about what…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado as substitute for butter, coconut oil, Comfort Food Feast, Food Network, gluten-free brownies, quinoa, quinoa brownies, The Daniel Plan

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf

November 21, 2011 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf

This recipe for Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf is a great vegetarian and vegan option for the holiday season. During the holiday season when menus are full of turkeys, hams and roasts, it can feel challenging coming up with a vegetarian or vegan main course that doesn’t feel like an after thought….

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: acorn squash, allergy-free, allergy-friendly recipe, gluten-free main course, gluten-free pilaf, holidays, meatless, quinoa, thanksgiving, vegan main course, vegan pilaf

Tomato Quinoa Soup Recipe

January 12, 2011 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Tomato Quinoa Soup Tomato pasta soup used to be one of my children’s favorites when they were young, especially when I used alphabet shaped pasta. Now that we’re trying to be healthier, I decided to upgrade this simple soup to a wholesome Tomato Quinoa Soup, substituting a healthy grain, quinoa, for the pasta bits. Quinoa…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, soups, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: quinoa, Quinoa Soup, tomatoes

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