Healthy Dinner: Quinoa Salad With Dried Apricots and Tofu


Updated 08/03/10 3:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Recipe For Quinoa Salad With Dried Apricots and Tofu

In the Winter I crave warm, filling foods like soups and casseroles, and in the Summer, my taste buds long for recipes made with fresh veggies. In the Spring, I'm all about dishes that combine the two, and here's one made with quinoa, tofu, and three of my favorite veggies. It's seasoned with cumin, fresh ginger, and dried apricots, so it has a sweet and savory flavor. When I figured out the Read more

Pump Up the Nutrition of Quinoa: Add These Foods


Updated 07/26/11 9:57 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Make Quinoa Healthier: Add These Foods

Bursting with protein — eight grams for one cup of cooked — quinoa is a super grain. High in folate and magnesium, this fluffy, easily digested grain also provides five grams in one cup. Just like mildly flavored tofu, quinoa absorbs the flavors around it, so it pairs well with just about anything. Although super healthy on its own, here are some ways you can up the nutritional value while Read more