quiona with tofu and veggies

i'm slowly starting to enjoy eating more foods raw and not only is it healthier but saves time too : P

here is a simple meal I enjoy especially when pinched on time. great if you have left over quinoa or any other grain! 

ingredients:

• quinoa precooked
• spices- red pepper flakes, black pepper
• small onion
• olive oil
• veggies you have/like- carrots, broccoli, bell peppers
• spinach or kale
• tofu - cut into squares

how to:

1. cook your grain, add salt to the water for more flavor
2. in a skillet heat olive oil & cook onions until translucent
3. add your veggies- carrots, broccoli, bell pepper etc cook until soft
4. add spices you like to your taste
5. optional to cook your tofu in separate pan with olive oil (i'm now used to just adding it in raw to my bowl at the end)
6. once your veggies are soft add your spinach to the skillet for few minutes until it wilts  OR again optional to just put it it in raw as i have. 
7. in a bowl add your desired amount of quinoa, add your veggies, add your tofu and check spice/taste level to your liking!

quinoa vegetable and fruit medley

my new favorite meal for lunch is a giant bowl of rainbow goodness. you can use any grain that has a high amount of protein and fiber such as bulgur  or quiona, farro, amaranth, couscous etc. I also find it tastes better eating everything mixed together. 

ENJOY, your body will thank you.

ingredients:

• precooked grain- quiona etc
• spices- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, sriracha if you like!
• your favorite green such as spinach or kale- chopped
• raw veggies chopped - anything you like / have at hand
• fruit is great too!

how to:

1. cook your grain, add a little salt for more flavor if you like
2. chop your favorite green well and mix into your bowl with the cooked grain
3. pile your bowl with raw veggies and fruit you like
4. add your spices
5. check flavor, top with sriracha etc if you like
6. enjoy! sharing is optional ; )