Quick Turkey Meat Sauce

Plus, finely chopped mushrooms are incorporated into the sauce (undetected!) for an easy way to eat more vegetables. Refrigerate the sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Christine Ma you’re free to also freeze the sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To reheat the meat sauce, microwave or reheat in a saucepan over low heat until heated through. If frozen, let the sauce thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Jacob Ryan

Quick Walnut Tacos

The ground nuts mimic the texture of meat quite nicely. Add cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt. Pulse just until blended. Photo: Brittany Conerly Transfer to a large skillet; toast over medium heat until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar to taste and tamari and mix well. Top with sour cream, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Brenda Jarvis

Quinoa & Smoked Tofu Salad

Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes. Quinoa is a delicately flavored, protein-rich grain. Rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa’s natural, bitter protective covering. Find it in natural-foods stores and the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets. Precooked baked tofu is firmer than water-packed tofu and comes in a wide variety of flavors....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Edward Herrera

Quinoa Avocado Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Persimmons add sweetness to this healthy avocado salad. Crispy fried quinoa adds unexpected crunch, putting the salad over the top in the best way. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Spread on a platter. Arrange on the platter. Drizzle with the reserved dressing. Serve topped with dill and the crispy quinoa....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Hannah Cunningham

Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing

This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers. Thin with water to desired consistency for dressing. Arrange greens, quinoa and chickpeas in a large bowl. Top with sunflower seeds, parsley, salt and pepper. Serve with the dressing. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Amy Tucker

Quinoa Deli Salad

This healthy quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day. 2tablespoonsshredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese(1/2oz.) Directions Toss lettuce and pepper with 1 Tbsp. vinaigrette and place on a 9-inch plate. Toss quinoa and chickpeas with the remaining 2 tsp. vinaigrette and place on top of the lettuce and pepper. Top with artichokes, ham, and mozzarella. Tips Tip: To make a quick homemade red-wine vinaigrette, whisk 2 Tbsp....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Michael Melton III

Quinoa Fried "Rice"

Plus, this easy recipe requires just one pot for quick cleanup. Slice white and light green parts crosswise into 1-inch pieces; set aside. Slice dark green tops diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside for garnish. Photo: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Add quinoa; cook, stirring often, until toasted and heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Push the quinoa and vegetables to the sides of the pan....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Mrs. Theresa Young

Quinoa Lasagna

To save time, use your favorite jarred tomato sauce in this vegetarian lasagna. (Adapted from Quinoa Revolution by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming; Pintail Books, 2012.) Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Evenly spread the quinoa in the prepared dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wipe out the saucepan, then add oil and heat over medium heat....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Sandra Ramos

Quinoa Peanut Soup (Sopa de Mani)

Stir in onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in carrots, potatoes and quinoa, then add broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in red pepper and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes more. Stir in peanut butter until it is combined into the broth. Stir in parsley, hot sauce and pepper. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Brian Campbell DDS

Quinoa Power Salad

Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, add chicken and 1 tablespoon mustard to the bowl; toss to coat. When the vegetables have roasted for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and stir. Add the chicken to the pan. Remove from the oven and let cool. When the chicken has cooled, shred it and place in the bowl with the dressing. Add baby greens, quinoa and the roasted vegetables....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Anthony Walton

Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & Tomatoes

This quinoa salad, which takes loose inspiration from a Greek salad, is flavorful and filling. Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note. A garnish of basil brightens the dish. Photo: Greg DuPree Spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet . Broil until the vegetables are lightly charred and tender, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Christine Underwood

Quinoa-Stuffed Delicata Squash

Serve this recipe as a stunning side dish or a vegetarian main with a big leafy green salad alongside. Season insides of squash with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and arrange cut-side down on the prepared pan. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees . Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Jason White

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

Chipotle chiles, black beans and pepper Jack cheese give a flavorful boost to these quinoa-stuffed peppers. We’ve sped things up by steaming the peppers and using quick-cooking quinoa. We like the look of tri-colored quinoa, but any quinoa you have on hand will work. If possible, choose peppers that will stand upright. Chop the pepper tops to yield 1 cup. Remove and discard seeds and membranes from peppers. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Stephen Spencer MD