FARM FRESH AND SUPER SEXY

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND QUINOA STACKER

In addition to all the great things summer brings, it's always a joy to venture out and experience some of the wonderful local farmers' markets. I had the chance a few days ago to "Apron Up" and visit Utah's most prized selection of tomato growers and this is what I discovered. 

IT ALL STARTS WITH THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS

2 Each Local Heirloom Tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch

1 Cup Quinoa, cooked (2-1 Ratio)

1 Each Avocado, sliced

1/2 Ounce Fresh Pea Vines

2 Slices of Local Goat's Cheese (I used a garlic goat's cheese)

On 2 plates, arrange the tomatoes with the avocado and quinoa as you build a stack. Season with cracked black pepper and sea salt.Top with the fresh pea vines and a small slice of goats' cheese.

In a small bowl, mix together:

3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Fresh Chives, cut

1 Teaspoon Hemp Seeds

Divide the dressing between the 2 plates and garnish with toasted walnuts.

"STOP DIETING AND LEARN HOW TO EAT"

SPRING NEVER ENDED!!

CRISP CONFETTI VEGETABLE AND KALE SALAD

 

Yes, it's true!! This coming weekend is time to put our clocks forward, and aprons on. I love this time of year, and so do your local farmers. 

 

 

2 cups Kale, steamed (30 seconds)

1/4 cup Red Quinoa, cooked

1/4 cup White Quinoa, cooked

1 cup Green Cabbage, shredded

1/2 cup Red Onion, diced

1/2 cup Red Sweet Bell Pepper, diced

1/2 cup Carrot, shredded

1/2 cup Celery, diced

1/4 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped

2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped fine

3 tablespoons Olive Oil

1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 teaspoon Stevia

and of course- a dash of Crushed Red Chili Flakes:) 



ENOUGH WITH OATMEAL!!

Toasted Coconut-Cherry and Warm Quinoa Cereal

Make 2 cups:
2 cups almond milk, plus more for serving
½ cup coconut milk, low fat
½ cup red quinoa, rinsed
½ cup white quinoa, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon stevia, powder
1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp. coconut, shredded, toasted
1 tbsp. almonds, sliced and toasted
1 tbsp. mint, fresh

Directions:
Bring almond and coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir in stevia powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional almond milk, toasted coconut, fresh mint, almonds and cherry garnish.
Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1105&sid=25156481#3gotvziwljRTH3gL.99

Toasted Coconut-Cherry and Warm Quinoa Cereal

Make 2 cups:
2 cups almond milk, plus more for serving
½ cup coconut milk, low fat
½ cup red quinoa, rinsed
½ cup white quinoa, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon stevia, powder
1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp. coconut, shredded, toasted
1 tbsp. almonds, sliced and toasted
1 tbsp. mint, fresh

Directions:
Bring almond and coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir in stevia powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional almond milk, toasted coconut, fresh mint, almonds and cherry garnish.

Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1105&sid=25156481#QXYCrP9tbPyUCjJb.99

Toasted Coconut-Cherry and Warm Quinoa Cereal

Make 2 cups:
2 cups almond milk, plus more for serving
½ cup coconut milk, low fat
½ cup red quinoa, rinsed
½ cup white quinoa, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon stevia, powder
1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp. coconut, shredded, toasted
1 tbsp. almonds, sliced and toasted
1 tbsp. mint, fresh

Directions:
Bring almond and coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir in stevia powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional almond milk, toasted coconut, fresh mint, almonds and cherry garnish.

Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1105&sid=25156481#QXYCrP9tbPyUCjJb.99

Toasted Coconut-Cherry and Warm Quinoa Cereal

Make 2 cups:
2 cups almond milk, plus more for serving
½ cup coconut milk, low fat
½ cup red quinoa, rinsed
½ cup white quinoa, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon stevia, powder
1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp. coconut, shredded, toasted
1 tbsp. almonds, sliced and toasted
1 tbsp. mint, fresh

Directions:
Bring almond and coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir in stevia powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional almond milk, toasted coconut, fresh mint, almonds and cherry garnish.

Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1105&sid=25156481#QXYCrP9tbPyUCjJb.99

Toasted Coconut-Cherry and Warm Quinoa Cereal

Make 2 cups:
2 cups almond milk, plus more for serving
½ cup coconut milk, low fat
½ cup red quinoa, rinsed
½ cup white quinoa, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon stevia, powder
1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp. coconut, shredded, toasted
1 tbsp. almonds, sliced and toasted
1 tbsp. mint, fresh

Directions:
Bring almond and coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir in stevia powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional almond milk, toasted coconut, fresh mint, almonds and cherry garnish.

Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1105&sid=25156481#QXYCrP9tbPyUCjJb.99

Toasted Coconut-Cherry and Warm Quinoa Cereal

Make 2 cups:
2 cups almond milk, plus more for serving
½ cup coconut milk, low fat
½ cup red quinoa, rinsed
½ cup white quinoa, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon stevia, powder
1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp. coconut, shredded, toasted
1 tbsp. almonds, sliced and toasted
1 tbsp. mint, fresh

Directions:
Bring almond and coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir in stevia powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional almond milk, toasted coconut, fresh mint, almonds and cherry garnish.
Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1105&sid=25156481#3gotvziwljRTH3gL.99

 

 

TOASTED COCONUT-CHERRY AND WARM QUINOA CEREAL

 

I agree, there is only so much oatmeal that one can eat. We all know the benefits, but what if there was a substitute?

 

 

 

 

2 cups Almond Milk, plus more for serving

1/2 cup Coconut Milk, low fat

1/2 cup Red Quinoa, rinsed

1/2 cup White Quinoa, rinsed

1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground

1/4 teaspoon Stevia, powder

1/4 teaspoon Vanilla, extract

1 cup Cherries, fresh,dried or frozen

1 tablespoon Coconut, shredded, toasted

1 tablespoon Almonds, sliced and toasted

1 tablespoon Mint, fresh

 

Bring almond and coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Stir in stevia powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional almond milk, toasted coconut, fresh mint, almonds and cherry garnish.