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Summer Salad: Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad
On a hot summer day we are always craving something light and refreshing. This Summer salad is surely your call! It is loaded with fresh corn, red onion, tangy feta, chopped pistachios, and tossed in a flavorful cilantro lime dressing. A perfect option for a light lunch at the office and for summer picnics or parties. A unique combination of flavors, textures, summer fruits and crunchy veggies, it is a must-have salad for the summer. Ingredients: (4 servings) 1 cup Healthworks Quinoa 1 firm but still ripe avocado (diced) 1 cup blueberries 1 cup cooked sweet corn 1/2 cup red onion...
An Afternoon Treat - No Bake Chocolate Quinoa Cookies
These no-bake chocolate quinoa cookies are a wonderful treat for those who have zero desire to step foot near an oven! They only take 10 minutes to prepare, have a chocolate like fudge, but with a softer, gooier, and cookie-like feel! Ingredients (12 cookies) 1/3 cup Healthworks Cacao Powder 1/2 cup Almond Butter 1/2 cup Healthworks Quinoa 1/4 cup Coconut Oil 1/3 cup Maple Syrup 1/2 cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup Healthworks Cacao Nibs Pinch of sea salt Instructions: Thoroughly rinse quinoa before cooking. Combine 1/2 cup quinoa with 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until cooked. (about 10 minutes) In...
15 Minute Meal Prep - Quinoa Burrito Bowl
Quinoa is a fiber-rich grain that is grown for its edible seeds, it has been a popular superfood for a while now, and might even be your favorite choice at a local salad shop. Instead of spending at the salad bar to get your grain bowl fix, whip one up at home for a cheaper option, and besides, you will know exactly what is in your salad! Try out this Quinoa Burrito bowl, it contains plant-based protein and is super tasty! Ingredients: (4 servings) 1 cup Healthworks Quinoa 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 cup fresh corn 2 avocados (halved) 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped) 3 cups romaine lettuce (chopped) 1/2 cup salsa 1...
Three Thanksgiving Superfood Recipes
Thanksgiving is a time of a year where family and friends gather together to enjoy a good meal and delightful time. It’s not the time to strictly count calories, however, why not add as many as nutritious foods as possible to your Thanksgiving dinner menu? Sweet Potato Hummus Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 can organic chickpeas 2 Tablespoons Tahini2 Tablespoons Olive Oil2 garlic cloves, minced½ Fresh Lemon, Juiced1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon srirachaDash of Healthworks Cinnamon PowderSalt/Pepper to taste Instructions: Boil a large pot of water, lower to medium and add in sweet potatoes, let cook for 10-15 minutes. Strain and let cool In a food processor, blend all the ingredients until desired consistency,...
Halloween Inspired: Quinoa Stuffed Jack-o'-lantern & Witch Smoothie Bowl
Halloween is around the corner, where kids are getting excited for the trick-or-treat season. Besides decorating your house, and shopping for candies, you can also be creative with food presentation to add a festive touch to your gathering. This Carrot Quinoa Pepper treat is surely an option for a Halloween party, simply carve the pepper into a little Jack-o'-lantern, then stuff with quinoa and black beans. You can serve it alongside the healthy witch smoothie bowl; they are both fun vegan dishes for kids, teens and adults! Carrot Quinoa Pepper Jack o'-lantern Ingredients:2 whole Orange Bell Peppers½ cup Healthworks Quinoa (Uncooked)½ cup Fresh Strained Carrot Juice½ cup Water ½...