Ingredients:

• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• ground black pepper
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup fresh dill
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 cucumbers
• 2 ounces baby arugula
• 2 cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 salmon fillets
• lemon wedges
• flaky sea salt
• salt to taste

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Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325ºF. As you wait, place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and season them with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
2. While baking the salmon, put the avocado, dill, lemon zest, juice, and yogurt into your food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper. Blend and transfer the dressing to a small bowl.
3. Place the arugula into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle with the dressing and toss onto your plate. Top with salmon, quinoa, and cucumber. Season with dill and sea salt and serve with lemon wedges.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
• 12 ounces almond milk
• 8 ounces of water
• Coconut oil as needed (for rice cooker option)
• 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (a few tbsp for topping as well)
• 1/3 cup additional coconut milk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (and some for topping)
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice (optional)
• pinch of ground ginger (optional)
• 4 + 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
• Toppings of choice: chopped nuts, gluten-free oats or granola, etc

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Instructions:

1. In a medium pot, bring water and milk to a light boil then add quinoa and cover on low to medium-low.
2. About halfway through cooking (8 or 9 minutes) stir in your pumpkin puree. Cover again and wait till it’s cooked and the quinoa is fluffy (about another 8-10 minutes or so).
3. Turn off the heat and keep the pumpkin quinoa on the burner. Stir in the liquid coconut milk or canned coconut milk and spices. Mix thoroughly
4. Stir in shredded coconut and maple syrup.
5. Spoon into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon of additional pumpkin and more coconut milk for extra creaminess if you’d like. You can also sprinkle with additional cinnamon and toppings of your choice.

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However, you can definitely make a delicious chili without using any meat! Here are some ideas for replacing meat in chili for a vegan alternative.

Quinoa

One great way to replace the texture of the traditional ground meat which is found in chili is by using quinoa. Not only is this grain a perfect substitute texture and taste, but it’s also extremely healthy.

Black Beans

Yes, we know. You almost always find beans in chili, so adding black beans to chili isn’t anything too revolutionary. However, if you combine these black beans with kidney beans, you’ll up the ante and give a little variety to vegan chili.

Sweet Potato

Surprisingly, sweet potato is a great meat alternative when making chili. It adds a heartiness and a bit of a sweet touch that works great when making an especially spicy chili. Try it out!

The post Meat Alternatives For Vegan Chili appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Rinsing

Quinoa is naturally bitter, so before you start cooking it, pour it into a fine mesh sieve and rinse it off. That will take off some of the bitter coatings.

Liquids

You can make quinoa with regular water, but it will turn out more flavorful if you mix it up with broth or stock. Also, most recipes will tell you to use 1 part quinoa to 2 parts liquid, but oftentimes you will need 3 parts liquid.

Steaming

To get that restaurant qualified fluffy quinoa, the answer is simple; steam. Once all the liquid has been absorbed by the quinoa, the trick is to take the pot off the heat and cover it with the lid and leave it for 10 minutes. This will allow the heat to remain in the pot and let the quinoa puff up and become fluffy!

The post Expert Tips to Making Amazing Quinoa appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Breakfast

Instead of using rolled oats or cereal, try making breakfast quinoa. Treat it as though it was oatmeal and add spices like cinnamon or cloves to it to really bring it to life. Combine it with fruits, nuts, or seeds, and you have a balanced way to stay your day.

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa makes a great base for a salad because it has protein and will help keep you full throughout the day. Make some quinoa and then toss it together with lettuce, and whatever other vegetables you have on hand. You can stick with basics like tomatoes and cucumbers, or give it an Asian twist by adding bean sprouts, cabbage, and sesame seeds. Pour over soy sauce and you have a delicious lunch!

Quinoa Burgers

To finish the day, make these vegetarian burgers! Combine cooked quinoa with black beans, onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, and peppers. Bake or sautee in patty shapes and you’re ready to enjoy.

The post Quinoa Recipes For Each Meal of the Day appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

You shouldn’t cheat your diet or risk your health – there are many dairy-free options that will elevate your breakfasts to the next level.

Quinoa

Adding complex carbs to your breakfast will not only energize you, but it will also reduce the number of unnecessary sugars you ingest during the day.

Dairy-free quiches

Although quiches are a French traditional breakfast with cream, cheese, and butter, they aren’t healthy. A dairy-free version, however, is can be super beneficial. You can also add veggies or meat if you wish.

Various granola recipes

Homemade granola is about the best solution for a healthy breakfast you can get on a limited budget. Making your own mix of cereals and nuts can be an amazing experience.

Baked oatmeal

This traditional Amish dish is making a breakthrough in the western world. Along with almonds, almond milk and fruit, this dish can be the ultimate morning health bomb.

Milk and cereal bars

This type of breakfast is becoming more and more popular as time goes by, mostly due to its healthiness and incredible taste.

The post 5 Healthy and nutritious dairy-free breakfasts appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• ground black pepper
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup fresh dill
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 cucumbers
• 2 ounces baby arugula
• 2 cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 salmon fillets
• lemon wedges
• flaky sea salt
• salt to taste

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A post shared by The Sea Captain's House (@theseacaptainshouse)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325ºF. As you wait, place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and season them with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
2. While baking the salmon, put the avocado, dill, lemon zest, juice, and yogurt into your food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper. Blend and transfer the dressing to a small bowl.
3. Place the arugula into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle with the dressing and toss onto your plate. Top with salmon, quinoa, and cucumber. Season with dill and sea salt and serve with lemon wedges.

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A post shared by Caitlin Charlton (@ccs_table)

The post How to Create Your Own Salmon Quinoa Bowl appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
• 12 ounces almond milk
• 8 ounces of water
• Coconut oil as needed (for rice cooker option)
• 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (a few tbsp for topping as well)
• 1/3 cup additional coconut milk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (and some for topping)
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice (optional)
• pinch of ground ginger (optional)
• 4 + 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
• Toppings of choice: chopped nuts, gluten-free oats or granola, etc

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Claire Sharryn Roberto (@clairesharrynroberto)

Instructions:

1. In a medium pot, bring water and milk to a light boil then add quinoa and cover on low to medium-low.
2. About halfway through cooking (8 or 9 minutes) stir in your pumpkin puree. Cover again and wait till it’s cooked and the quinoa is fluffy (about another 8-10 minutes or so).
3. Turn off the heat and keep the pumpkin quinoa on the burner. Stir in the liquid coconut milk or canned coconut milk and spices. Mix thoroughly
4. Stir in shredded coconut and maple syrup.
5. Spoon into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon of additional pumpkin and more coconut milk for extra creaminess if you’d like. You can also sprinkle with additional cinnamon and toppings of your choice.

The post Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

However, you can definitely make a delicious chili without using any meat! Here are some ideas for replacing meat in chili for a vegan alternative.

Quinoa

One great way to replace the texture of the traditional ground meat which is found in chili is by using quinoa. Not only is this grain a perfect substitute texture and taste, but it’s also extremely healthy.

Black Beans

Yes, we know. You almost always find beans in chili, so adding black beans to chili isn’t anything too revolutionary. However, if you combine these black beans with kidney beans, you’ll up the ante and give a little variety to vegan chili.

Sweet Potato

Surprisingly, sweet potato is a great meat alternative when making chili. It adds a heartiness and a bit of a sweet touch that works great when making an especially spicy chili. Try it out!

The post Meat Alternatives For Vegan Chili appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Rinsing

Quinoa is naturally bitter, so before you start cooking it, pour it into a fine mesh sieve and rinse it off. That will take off some of the bitter coatings.

Liquids

You can make quinoa with regular water, but it will turn out more flavorful if you mix it up with broth or stock. Also, most recipes will tell you to use 1 part quinoa to 2 parts liquid, but oftentimes you will need 3 parts liquid.

Steaming

To get that restaurant qualified fluffy quinoa, the answer is simple; steam. Once all the liquid has been absorbed by the quinoa, the trick is to take the pot off the heat and cover it with the lid and leave it for 10 minutes. This will allow the heat to remain in the pot and let the quinoa puff up and become fluffy!

The post Expert Tips to Making Amazing Quinoa appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Breakfast

Instead of using rolled oats or cereal, try making breakfast quinoa. Treat it as though it was oatmeal and add spices like cinnamon or cloves to it to really bring it to life. Combine it with fruits, nuts, or seeds, and you have a balanced way to stay your day.

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa makes a great base for a salad because it has protein and will help keep you full throughout the day. Make some quinoa and then toss it together with lettuce, and whatever other vegetables you have on hand. You can stick with basics like tomatoes and cucumbers, or give it an Asian twist by adding bean sprouts, cabbage, and sesame seeds. Pour over soy sauce and you have a delicious lunch!

Quinoa Burgers

To finish the day, make these vegetarian burgers! Combine cooked quinoa with black beans, onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, and peppers. Bake or sautee in patty shapes and you’re ready to enjoy.

The post Quinoa Recipes For Each Meal of the Day appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

You shouldn’t cheat your diet or risk your health – there are many dairy-free options that will elevate your breakfasts to the next level.

Quinoa

Adding complex carbs to your breakfast will not only energize you, but it will also reduce the number of unnecessary sugars you ingest during the day.

Dairy-free quiches

Although quiches are a French traditional breakfast with cream, cheese, and butter, they aren’t healthy. A dairy-free version, however, is can be super beneficial. You can also add veggies or meat if you wish.

Various granola recipes

Homemade granola is about the best solution for a healthy breakfast you can get on a limited budget. Making your own mix of cereals and nuts can be an amazing experience.

Baked oatmeal

This traditional Amish dish is making a breakthrough in the western world. Along with almonds, almond milk and fruit, this dish can be the ultimate morning health bomb.

Milk and cereal bars

This type of breakfast is becoming more and more popular as time goes by, mostly due to its healthiness and incredible taste.

The post 5 Healthy and nutritious dairy-free breakfasts appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.