Name: Basic Quinoa Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (rinsed); 2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium; 1 Tbsp garlic (minced); 1/2 shallot (diced)

Basic Quinoa Recipe

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Make fluffy, delicious quinoa every single time with this basic 4 ingredient recipe.

CourseMain Dish

Servings	Prep Time
6	5 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
25 minutes	5 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
6	5 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
25 minutes	5 minutes

Basic Quinoa Recipe

Yum

Make fluffy, delicious quinoa every single time with this basic 4 ingredient recipe.

CourseMain Dish

Servings	Prep Time
6	5 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
25 minutes	5 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
6	5 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
25 minutes	5 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa rinsed
2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium
1 Tbsp garlic minced
1/2 shallot diced

Servings:

Instructions

In a medium sauce pan, combine quinoa, chicken broth, garlic and shallot. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until water is fully absorbed.
Remove from heat and let quinoa sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Make a batch of quinoa at the beginning of the week to serve as a base for lunches and dinners throughout the week.

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5 Minute Avocado and Turkey English Muffin Sliders

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Think you're too busy to eat breakfast? These 5 Minute Avocado and Turkey English Muffin Sliders will convince you otherwise.

CourseBreakfast

Servings	Prep Time
1	3 minutes

Cook Time

1 1/2 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
1	3 minutes

Cook Time

1 1/2 minutes

5 Minute Avocado and Turkey English Muffin Sliders

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Think you're too busy to eat breakfast? These 5 Minute Avocado and Turkey English Muffin Sliders will convince you otherwise.

CourseBreakfast

Servings	Prep Time
1	3 minutes

Cook Time

1 1/2 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
1	3 minutes

Cook Time

1 1/2 minutes

Ingredients

1 Whole wheat English muffin halved
1/2 avocado
1/2 slice Tomato
1/2 slice Thinly sliced Turkey breast, low-sodium
2 leaves Kale
1/2 Tbsp Feta

Servings:

Instructions

Turn your oven's broiler on, making sure your oven rack is directly under the broiler.
On a sheet pan, place the English muffin halves. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Place mashed avocado evenly on both slices of the English muffin halves.
Top the English muffin halves with remaining ingredients: turkey breast, kale, tomato, and feta cheese.
Place the baking sheet into the oven. Broil for 1 1/2 minutes and watch VERY carefully so that the toppings don't burn.
Remove from the oven, plate and serve!

Recipe Notes

Please note, toppings can be added as desired - my measurements reflect the most I could fit onto each English muffin half without ingredients spilling over or falling off.

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Egg Cheese and Red Pepper Quesadilla

Egg Cheese and Red Pepper Quesadilla

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These egg cheese and red pepper quesadillas will get you excited about your first meal of the day! Plus, they take less than 30 minutes to make.

CourseBreakfast

Servings	Prep Time
2 quesadillas	5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
2 quesadillas	5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Egg Cheese and Red Pepper Quesadilla

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These egg cheese and red pepper quesadillas will get you excited about your first meal of the day! Plus, they take less than 30 minutes to make.

CourseBreakfast

Servings	Prep Time
2 quesadillas	5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
2 quesadillas	5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Ingredients

4 tortillas fajita-sized
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp Milk
1/2 Red pepper sliced
1/3 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
1 Tbsp Salsa
1/2 tsp cilantro
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: quesadillas

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the red pepper slices on a baking sheet. Once the oven is heated, place in the oven for 15 minutes.
While the red pepper slices are roasting, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour into a non-stick pan and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
As eggs begin to solidify, push eggs from outer side of the pan towards the center. Move around the pan until eggs are cooked through. Remove pan from heat.
Scoop half the eggs from the pan and place on top of one of the tortillas. Add red pepper slices (be sure to remove from the oven if you haven't already!), salsa, cheese and cilantro. Top with the other tortilla and you have your first quesadilla. Repeat this for the second tortilla.
In a medium pan, heat a Tablespoon of olive oil. Add one of the quesadillas. Heat each side for approximately 2 minutes on medium-low heat or until cheese melts. Remove and plate. Repeat with the second quesadilla.

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Pesto Parmesan and Tomato Flatbread

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This four ingredient Pesto Parmesan Tomato flatbread is a great low-key lunch option. Make your own pesto or buy it pre-made, either way its an easy way to add a lot of flavor to your day.

CoursePizza & Flat Breads

Servings	Prep Time
1	5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
1	5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Pesto Parmesan and Tomato Flatbread

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This four ingredient Pesto Parmesan Tomato flatbread is a great low-key lunch option. Make your own pesto or buy it pre-made, either way its an easy way to add a lot of flavor to your day.

CoursePizza & Flat Breads

Servings	Prep Time
1	5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
1	5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Pesto homemade or pre-made
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese shredded
3 slices Roma tomatoes
1 Pita pocket

Servings:

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place a pita pocket on a sheet pan. Spread pesto over top of pita pocket, leaving about a half-inch around the edges.
Top pesto with tomato slices and Parmesan cheese.
Place sheet pan in oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool and enjoy!

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Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Brussels Sprouts

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An easy yet elegant dinner that takes 30 minutes to make. Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Brussels Sprouts is an easy one-sheet dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

CourseMain Dish

Servings	Prep Time
2	10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
2	10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Brussels Sprouts

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An easy yet elegant dinner that takes 30 minutes to make. Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Brussels Sprouts is an easy one-sheet dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

CourseMain Dish

Servings	Prep Time
2	10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
2	10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

For the chicken breast:

2 chicken breast
1 Pear sliced thin
2 Brussels sprouts shredded
4 Tbsp Blue cheese crumbled
olive oil just a drizzle
2 tsp honey optional
1 Tbsp pecan pieces optional

For the Brussels sprouts:

2 cups Brussels sprouts quartered
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp Blue cheese, crumbled optional

Servings:

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
With a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast horizontally down the middle, but not all the way through. Open the chicken breast so that there are two sides open.
On one side of the chicken breast, layer the pear slices, Blue cheese, and shredded Brussels sprouts. Pull the other side of the open chicken breast over the stuffed side.
Place the chicken breast on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil and Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts should be well-coated. Layer Brussels sprouts on the sheet pan alongside the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken and Brussels sprouts in the oven. Cook for 20 minutes or until liquid from chicken runs clear.
Once the chicken and Brussels sprouts are removed from the oven, drizzle the chicken with pecan pieces and honey and the Brussels sprouts with remaining blue cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!

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