Quinoa – Health Continuum

Lentil, Quinoa & Cherry Salad

Embrace the summer with this vibrant lentil and quinoa salad with cherries. It is a perfect balance of lightness and heartiness, making it an ideal meal for warm summer days. Cherries are in peak season right now and they bring their juicy sweetness and health benefits to this flavourful salad. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and […]

Quinoa, Salads

Fennel Walnut Quinoa Salad

Combining wholesome ingredients with a burst of freshness, this Fennel Walnut Quinoa salad not only tantalises the taste buds, but also provides the body with essential nutrients. Considering that the temperature was unseasonably hot today (19°C), this salad hit the spot. Fennel, known for its distinct anise-like flavour, pairs well with the nutty crunch of […]

Chickpeas, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Stews and Chillies

Sweet potato and chickpea quinoa

This quinoa with roasted sweet potato, chickpeas and spinach (or kale) is a delicious meal that is full of whole grain, vegetables and legumes. It will give you all the plant protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and carbohydrates that your body needs. Although I still prefer regular potatoes to sweet potatoes, I wanted to make […]

Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Salads

Kale and roasted almond quinoa salad

This simple kale and roasted almond quinoa salad will hit the spot at Christmas (or any time). It can be served as a main or a side dish. Topped with roasted almonds (or other nuts of your choice) and pomegranate seeds, it’s crisp, crunchy and full of flavour and texture. Tossed in a lemon-based vinaigrette, […]

Lentils, Quinoa, Salads, Uncategorized, Vinaigrettes

Kale, quinoa and lentil salad

Kale is one of the healthiest foods around. It really does pack a punch: Vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and more. I often make a kale, quinoa and lentil salad – as a side dish or a main meal – because it is easy to put together and versatile. You […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Quinoa

Beluga black lentils and red quinoa

I love eating fresh and minimally processed foods. However, eating well often requires preparation and a certain amount of planning. Of course, if you work during the week, it isn’t always easy to get your act together in the kitchen. When I come home from work, I try to avoid the trap of reaching out […]