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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls

I love coming up with new and unique grain bowls with a ton of great ingredients throughout. Today’s recipe is a healthy meatless quinoa bowl that can be served as an entree on Meatless Mondays or as a side dish to accompany meat entrees. Either way, this recipe for mediterranean quinoa bowls will fill you up with plant based protein, healthy fat and a pop of delicious creamy herbed goat cheese rolled in chopped pistachios. The dressing is a simple mix of lemon juice, olive oil and fresh garlic; bringing out the flavors running through the dish.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese

Yield: 5 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 c quinoa, uncooked
  • 1/2 c roasted red peppers (packed in oil), coarsely chopped, oil drained
  • 2 cans white beans, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 4 large basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 4oz soft herbed goat cheese
  • 1/4 c pistachios, finely chopped
  • sea salt and olive oil to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine beans, quinoa, parsley, tomatoes and roasted peppers.
  3. In a food processor or blender, combine basil, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour dressing over quinoa and bean mixture. Stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Use a tsp to scoop out goat cheese and roll into small balls. Roll goat cheese in chopped pistachios.
  6. Spoon quinoa and bean salad into bowls. Top with pistachio crusted goat cheese. Chill until serving.
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Grilled Stuffed Sweet Peppers

grilled stuffed sweet peppers recipe

These grilled stuffed sweet peppers make the perfect pairing with all of your summertime entrees. They can be served as a side dish or vegetarian option and are equally delicious hot or cold. Best of all, they are highly nutritious; with high protein quinoa, fresh tomato and onion and creamy herbed goat cheese. They are easy to put together and grill up in minutes. Happy grilling!

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Grilled Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Yield: 6 stuffed pepper halves

Grilled Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Ingredients

  • 3 long sweet peppers, sliced lengthwise/seeds removed
  • 1/4 c dry quinoa
  • 1/3 c minced onion
  • 1/3 c soft herb goat cheese at room temperature
  • 1/3 c corn kernels, thawed if frozen
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1 handful chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 400. Cook quinoa according to package directions
  2. In a small bowl combine quinoa, corn, tomato, onion and goat cheese. Mix until goat cheese is coated over vegetables.
  3. Spoon mixture into peppers.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Set on grill for 5 minutes. Serve immediately or chill and serve cold. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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Grilled Fig and Quinoa Salad

grilled fig and quinoa salad recipe

This grilled fig and quinoa salad marks the first time I have used figs in a recipe, ever. For some reason, I have had a really hard time finding them – and I go to a lot of different grocery stores. Then last week I found these Black Mission Figs. They did not disappoint. Super ripe and sweet. I have many staples that I use regularly, but it is so much more interesting to try cooking with different and exotic ingredients. If it turns out bad, well I eat it anyway. This salad is perfect for when you are craving sweet and savory flavors. The fig and goat cheese compliment each other so well. I’ll be pairing them together again soon, maybe on a flatbread.

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Grilled Fig and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 figs, halved
  • Leafy greens, I used a mix of baby kale, chard and spinach
  • 1/2 c dry quinoa
  • 1/3 c soft herbed goat cheese
  • 1/3 c red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to directions. Allow quinoa to chill 30 minutes after cooking.
  2. Preheat grill to 350. Grill figs cut side down for 3 minutes. Remove from grill and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Add red onion to bowl and toss.
  5. Assemble greens on serving platter.
  6. Top with chilled quinoa then assemble onions and figs.
  7. Drizzle balsamic honey dressing over the top and finish with dollops of goat cheese.
http://freshandfit.org/grilled-fig-salad-and-quinoa-salad/

Grilled Vegetable Flatbread with Quinoa, Flax and Oat Crust

Grilled Vegetable Flatbread

Did you know you can make healthy delicious flours using your favorite nuts, seeds and grains? Today I am going to show you how. It is super simple and creates a crust that is chewy and crunchy with a nutty rustic flavor.  You can make amazing pizza on the grill this summer that is nutritious and beautiful. This grilled vegetable flatbread recipe uses blue cheese, but you can substitute any cheese your family prefers.

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Grilled Vegetable Flatbread with Quinoa, Flax and Oat Crust

Ingredients

  • 1.5 c old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 c dry quinoa
  • 1/2 c flaxseeds
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c water
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 5-10 fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 c blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 c cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 a medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 a bell pepper, sliced into thin rings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat grill to 400. Like a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine oats, flaxseeds, quinoa in a food processor. Blend until fine.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour mixture, basil, oregano, garlic.
  4. Stir in egg and water. Form into a ball.
  5. Press ball out onto baking sheet using hands.
  6. Set on grill for 5 minutes.
  7. In the meantime, toss veggies in 2 tbsp olive oil.
  8. Using an oven mitt, remove crust from grill. Arrange blue cheese and veggies on top. Return to grill for 20 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chili flakes and Rosemary.
http://freshandfit.org/grilled-vegetable-flatbread-with-quinoa-flax-and-oat-crust/