30 days 30 Tupperware recipes Day 21 !!! AND a day in the life of a MS WARRIOR :-)









QUINOA & BLACK BEAN SALAD

Copied from the Tupperware blog



I have had a very tiring and trying week this week. Not my happy fun self this week. Hoping this healthy recipe gives me a boost in the right direction.













Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1½ cups fat-free chicken broth
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. grated orange zest
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • juice of one lime
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
  • 1 small yellow pepper, quartered
  • 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
  • 15 oz./425 g can black beans, drained
  • 1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine quinoa, chicken broth, orange juice and zest in a Microwave Rice Maker.
  2. Replace cover and microwave on high for 15–18 minutes. Fluff with a serving spoon.
  3. Place olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, Dijon mustard and Seasoning in a Quick Shake® Container. Replace seal and shake well to combine.
  4. Place red and yellow peppers in base of Chop ’N Prep Chef. Replace cover and pull cord 2–3 times to coarsely chop.
  5. Place peppers and remaining ingredients with cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
  6. Toss vegetables and cooked quinoa with dressing.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Doing research this week and found this on Facebook. Please read this in hopes it gives you a better understanding of Chronic Illness energy loss. 

The Spoon Theory  
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Come and visit me on my Facebook page HERE !!!


As always have fun in your kitchen and enjoy some great food.

Kathy O.


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