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Ancient Magic: 5 Debloating Quinoa Recipes

Feb 19 2015 - 4:55pm

Chowing down on a big bowl of quinoa is a satisfying and delicious way to debloat. Not only is quinoa protein-packed and rich in digestion-relieving fiber, but it's also chock-full of potassium — all reasons why it's proven to be a superfood! This ancient grain offers a bevy of fantastic benefits for a healthier you. For some creative spins on its ancient magic, here are five quinoa recipes.

Ginger Quinoa Cookies

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A sweet treat with debloating power? Never say never! These ginger molasses cookies [1] come together in 30 minutes and offer a heaping helping of quinoa's magic.

Quinoa Pizza Crust

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Here's a homemade crust that's gluten-free and only takes a few steps to whip up — no kneading or rising required! Made with soaked quinoa and fresh basil, this pizza crust [2] is chewy, flavorful, and much more nutritious than your standard pizzeria fare.

Quinoa and Egg Scramble With Spinach

Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
If two scrambled eggs always leave you wanting more, bulk up your breakfast with two healthy ingredients: quinoa and spinach. This satisfying, vitamin-packed scramble [3] takes less than 10 minutes to cook and offers a whopping 19.6 grams of protein per serving.

Jennifer Aniston [4]'s Favorite Quinoa Salad

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It's high in fiber, iron, and vitamin C, so you can see all the healthy reasons why actress Jennifer Aniston loves this simple quinoa salad [5]. Think of it as a bulked-up tabbouleh, since detoxifying parsley lays the base of the greens, while a scoop of quinoa and diced avocado provide over 60 percent of your daily recommended fiber.

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake

Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
Protein first thing in the morning does a body good. If you want to mix up your typical bowl of quinoa in an oatmeal setting, then opt for this creative spin. A cinnamon quinoa bake [6] is a sweet, protein-packed treat to start off your day.


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