Vegan Quinoa Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander 
• 3-4 chopped carrots
• 1 chopped parsnip
• 1 32 oz carton vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup quinoa
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, or fresh chopped tomatoes

Steps:

• Place oil in a large stockpot and heat over medium heat, and add onion
• Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally
• Serve hot

Nutritional Information (makes 6 servings)

Per 1 serving:

Calories: 119

Fat: 5.1 g

Sodium: 362.2 mg

Carbs: 15.6 g

Protein: 2.7 g

Enjoy! 

Avocado Quinoa

This recipe is super delicious and easy! The fam jam loves it and Gavin doesn't even like avocado all too much. So, if you already like avocado, then you will love this recipe!

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 avocado
• Garlic powder to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste if desired

Steps:

• Cook quinoa as you would typically.
• Once quinoa is cooked, add in mashed or blended avocado.
• Add in a dash of garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix it all together and serve warm

Makes 4 servings

Per 1 serving

Calories: 208

Fat: 9.5 g 

Saturated Fat: 0

Cholesterol: 0

Carbs: 26.8 g

Protein: 4.8 g

Enjoy!

Beef & Quinoa Soup

     Hey, everyone! I made this soup all throughout the winter, it is so warming and delicious! Not to mention easy! Quinoa is a super food that is quickly growing in popularity. Quinoa contains antioxidants, and also works as an anti inflammatory. This can promote tissue growth and aide in tissue repair as well as fight off disease and infection. It is full of protein, calcium, and contains all nine amino acids. It contains fibre and riboflavin, which can help stimulate your metabolism. This super food is gluten free, making it perfect for many dishes! 

Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 lb. lean beef, sliced or cubed
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3-4 carrots, chopped
• 1 parsnip, chopped
• 1 32 oz carton of beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup quinoa
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice

Steps:

• Over medium heat, place avocado oil (or olive oil) in a large stockpot. 
• Add onion and beef and saute until beef is browned and onion translucent.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle into bowl and serve hot.

Serves 6

Calories - 305

Fat - 10 g

Saturated Fat - 2.5 g

Carbohydrate - 32 g

Protein - 21 g

Fibre - 7.5 g

Sodium - 325 mg

Cholesterol - 39 mg

Recipe is adapted to be gluten free, and dairy free from P90X2 Nutrition Guide. Enjoy!