Quinoa is a delicious and versatile superfood! Sweet or savory, this tiny little seed is packed with nutrition. It’s a wonderful THM E food and I’ve rounded up over 15 tasty Trim Healthy Mama quinoa recipes just for you. So grab your menu planner and add these yummy dishes right now. Did you listen to the Poddy on January 26, 2022 (Episode 261)? It contains a Superfood Spotlight you don’t… Continue Reading
Easy Herbed Quinoa or Rice | THM E, Low Fat
This simple side dish is made with wholesome items right from your pantry. My easy herbed quinoa (or rice) is the perfect side dish for lean baked chicken or fish for a healthy THM E meal. Quinoa is super healthy! It’s a complete protein, which means it has the essential amino acids you need. It’s also a terrific THM E fuel source. It’s slower-burning than rice or oats and, for… Continue Reading
Garlic, Ginger, Lime Marinated Tofu and Quinoa | Low Fat, THM E
Looking for tasty, THM-friendly, meatless meal ideas? My Garlic, Ginger, and Lime Tofu and Quinoa is packed with flavor (not fat)! Quinoa is a fabulous THM E carb source, and organic, sprouted tofu is on plan on occasion. I like the tofu air fried, but cooked in a skillet is good, too. Tofu not your jam? Try chicken breast instead. “This tofu is amazing!” Let me tell you, those are… Continue Reading
Creamy Berry Quinoa Bowl | Low Fat, THM E
Quick and easy, this creamy berry quinoa bowl makes a delicious breakfast. Quinoa is a wonderful, grain-free energizing carb source for the Trim Healthy Mama, so if you can’t do oats, give this a try! It’s a cold bowl and if you already have cooked quinoa on hand it’s ready in 5 minutes or less. It’s also delicious warm! Have you ever tried quinoa? Maybe the name in itself throws… Continue Reading
Nourishing Sweet Potato & Quinoa Pancakes – Low Fat Healthy Carbs
The addition of sweet potato to these easy, nourishing, low fat quinoa pancakes lends an almost caramelized sweetness. Topped with your favorite naturally-sweetened, sugar-free syrup you’ve got a wonderfully delicious low fat, healthy carb meal perfect for the Trim Healthy Mama. Not a THM? Use real maple syrup for a divine breakfast treat. Quinoa is such a healthy source of carbs. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and even protein… Continue Reading
Grain Free Quinoa Salmon Patties
One thing I love about leftover salmon filets is being able to make salmon patties the next day for lunch. I don’t mind using canned salmon for salmon patties if I have to, but using filets is so much better! I was looking for a way to make a grain free version and remembered that I had some cooked red quinoa in the fridge that needed to be used soon…. Continue Reading
