clean eating for home cooks
Sometimes, on the Plant Paradox (lectin-free) way of eating, it can be a bit daunting to try and serve dinner to your family. I found a great recipe for grain free tortillas online and was inspired to create something new with them. One night I […]
I like to keep my pantry well-stocked with gluten-free condiments. Hoisin Sauce is one of the condiments I find very versatile. Often, I use Hoisin sauce for marinades, so I tried using it as an ingredient in meatballs. I think it works pretty well! When […]
I found this great recipe for Quinoa and black beans on Allrecipes.com. I had tried a few other recipes to make quinoa in the past, but they didn’t turn out as tasty as this one. I was really impressed by the fresh flavors of the sweet corn and cilantro paired with a slightly spicy seasoning mixture. I added more cilantro than the recipe called for because I love cilantro (The recipe below accounts for the extra already).
This dish is full of healthy ingredients that really aren’t very expensive. This recipe makes for great leftovers too. It’s no wonder I make this dish about once a month. I am very happy to share this recipe and I hope you enjoy it too!
Ingredients
¾ Cup Quinoa
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Cup Chopped Onion
3 Cloves Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Cup Frozen Corn Kernals
2 (15 oz) Cans Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 ½ Cups Vegetable Broth (make sure its gluten and dairy free)
Optional: Lime Wedges for garnish
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat: cook and stir the chopped onion for approximately 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and continue stirring for approximately 1 minute.
Mix the quinoa into the onion mixture. Cover with vegetable broth, season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and turn heat to low. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the broth is absorbed.
Stir-in the frozen corn and simmer approximately 5 minutes, add the black beans and cilantro.
Recipe from Allrecipes.com “Quinoa and Black Beans” by 3LIONCUBS
One evening I tried making some biscuits from the recipe on the gluten free Bisquick box. But, the mix included sugar, which made the biscuits taste more like a scone or something. So, I never made them again. I mainly buy the gluten free […]
I’m not sure if the weather is the same for you, but it has been really cold here. My family and I needed some serious warming-up. So, I decided it was time to put together a recipe for something hot. What better than some […]
Its not always easy to make food that is allergy-friendly and something that your toddler will eat. But, I think fries are one of those things that work for everyone at dinner. These sweet potato fries are easy to prepare and make a great side dish to almost anything. Last night I served these beauties with some Foster Farms gluten free chicken strips and salad. It’s that simple!
Ingredients
2 Medium/Large Yams (aka Sweet Potatoes)
1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Chili Powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 Degrees F.
Peel and slice the Yams into approximately ½ “ wide spears.
Place spears on a baking sheet (with sides), coat with olive oil and stir around on the pan.
Sprinkle: salt, garlic powder and chili powder on the spears.
Arrange the spears on the baking sheet to leave a tiny gap around each piece to ensure a crispy texture.
Roast for approximately 30 -40 minutes until brown and crispy.
Enjoy!
There are certain recipes I cook almost once a week, mostly because I have them memorized, but also because everyone in my family loves them (including my three-year-old!). My week-night, go-to recipes are ones I can usually prepare within an hour and with some […]
One of my favorite comfort foods is meatballs! I found a great recipe for Swedish meatballs and adapted it to be gluten and dairy free. I challenge you to make them and see if you can tell the difference between these and a traditional dairy […]