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RECIPE: warm Spring salad

Spring is on its way (supposedly) and nothing says it’s time to spend time in the outdoors like a bowl of fresh greens. Unfortunately, the rainy weather is keeping everyone from eating cold foods and during these weird rain/snow storms, sometimes it’s necessary to have a delicious warm meal instead of a chill-inducing salad. Luckily, there is a solution: warm salads! This mouth-watering mealtime option brings together fresh vegetables and fruits with a heart-warming grain option. It is the perfect thing to eat as the seasons change. Feel free to play around with this recipe and add your own preferences.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup diced strawberries (optional)
  • 3/4 cup fresh peas
  • 1 bunch of spinach
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt & lots of pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Cook the quinoa (1/2:1 ratio with boiling water) and allow to cool slightly while prepping the rest of the salad.
  2. Combine strawberries, peas, spinach, and parsley in a bowl and toss.
  3. Mix olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, maple syrup, sea salt and pepper in a separate bowl to make the dressing. Taste and spice until satisfied.
  4. Add to the plant mix to the warm quinoa and add dressing.
  5. Enjoy while warm!

A warm salad will make you feel cozy while at the same time completely refreshed. It is easy to make and will fulfill your nutrient requirements, especially with a protein packed quinoa. Enjoy while the weather is rainy and cold!

Pairs wonderfully with a light beer or glass of white wine!

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Review: Strawberry & Nutella French Toast

Nothing gets me excited like Nutella does. So when I came across this recipe on Pinterest , I knew I had to try it with my roommate. Although you may find it to be a bit heavy for a traditional french toast brunch, these ‘churro-like’ rolls are the perfect dessert for fellow sweet tooths. In other words, you must try these Strawberry Nutella French Toast Roll Ups.

Ingredients 

8 Slices of Whole Wheat or White Sliced Bread

1 1/2 tbsp of Nutella or as desired

1/4 cup of strawberries, diced

1/2 cup white sugar

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 large egg

1 1/2 tbsp milk

Preparation 

1. Whisk egg and milk together, put aside

2. Mix cinnamon and sugar together on flat plate, put aside

3. Begin by removing the crusts and flattening the sliced bread out with a rolling pin

4. Spread desired amount of Nutella on each slice and place one side with 5-6 pieces of diced strawberries

5. Roll the bread up tightly and secure it with egg mixture

6. Dip each roll in the egg mixture and place in a pan with melted butter to fry

7. Once golden brown, remove each roll and dip them in cinnamon mixture

8. Garnish roll with chocolate syrup and strawberries and serve

 

Beware: It’s hard to have ‘just one’ Roll Up.

 

 

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