Naturally gluten free, quinoa can be used to replace grains in a variety of recipes. Use it as the base for a healthy salad, or swap it in for rice as a side dish. It's a fantastic way to pack a bunch of nutrients into a delicious meal.
Sub quinoa in for rice in this tasty, Easy Quinoa Pilaf. Packed with protein, fiber and flavor, this recipe is the perfect superfood meal. When making this recipe, get creative with the vegetables you use! By swapping out some of the vegetables in this recipe with a few of your favorites, you can easily customize it to your taste preferences. In this dish, our Organic Quinoa Grain is used to create a meal that is naturally gluten free and perfect for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet.
At Bob's Red Mill, fiber is important to us. Not only is it great for you, but it can also help keep you satisfied for longer. This means that you're less likely to catch yourself reaching for junk food! Chia seeds have a lot of fiber. A single ounce of chia seeds contains nearly 11 grams of it. That's almost half of the recommended daily serving. By simply adding a scoop of chia seeds to your morning smoothie, you can ensure that you're hitting your fiber goals.
Start your morning off right with this Spinach and Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie. A healthy boost of protein, fiber, probiotics and antioxidants, it's a delicious sweet and tangy smoothie that you're taste buds will love.
Or, if you're craving the taste of pumpkin seeds at dinner, try out this Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Pumpkin. Organic Pumpkin Seeds and butternut squash are used to create a savory, comfort-food meal that is just as filling as it is flavorful. Enjoy this pasta immediately, or double the batch and freeze leftovers to enjoy later on in the week. No matter what time of day you choose to add pumpkin seeds to your meal, it's bound to be a delicious one.
