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Category Archives: Whole Grain Recipes
Chipotle Copycat Recipe – Make Chipotle at Home
If we have to eat out, Chipotle is my fast food of choice. I know it’s not the best thing in the world for me, but it is sooooo good. Recently I came across a recipe for Chipotle’s rice and was excited that I could now make it at home. The best part is that I know exactly what is going into it and can choose healthier ingredients. I usually get the Bean Fajita Burrito with black beans, peppers and onions, their signature rice, mild salsa (yes I am a wimp!), cheese, and sour cream in a flour tortilla. By making a couple of adjustments, I can serve this at home and feel good about it. So let’s start with the rice… Chipotle uses white rice. I prefer using brown rice for the higher nutrient and fiber content. (Don’t you just love the avocado green bowl from the 70′s? LOL. … Continue reading
Quinoa Salad with Avocado Dressing Recipe
Quinoa is one of our favorite grains. It is a great for vegetarians to add to their diet, because it is higher in protein that other whole grains. If you have never tried quinoa, I urge you to give this recipe a try. If you can cook rice, you can cook quinoa. This particular dish started out with a recipe from 101 Cookbooks. However over the past year or so, I have messed around with it so much, that it is quite different now. We love to take this recipe in a cooler on picnics in the summer. It is full of protein and heart-healthy fats. Plus it tastes yummy! Quinoa Salad with Avocado Dressing 2 cups quinoa, rinsed well. 4 cups water 1 avocado 1 lemon, juiced 2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped fine 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 4 oz yogurt cheese (or … Continue reading
