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Quinoa & Berries Smoothie Bowl

September 9, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Smoothie Bowls. These are my latest breakfast obsession. All the great ingredients of a smoothie, but in a bowl. You can mix and match your ingredients using a yogurt base, grain toppings, fruit toppings, protein toppings and a touch of sweet (in this recipe, it's honey). You will quickly see why I'm so obsessed! ;) Don't these look amazing...   And … [Read more...]

Berry Quinoa Parfait

March 22, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Light, refreshing and oddly enough, quite filling! I don't normally think of parfaits as being very filling, but this one will keep you going strong all morning long...thanks to the protein-packed quinoa! Plan to cook a little extra quinoa for dinner and then make this for breakfast the next morning. It's a quick, simple layering of yogurt, quinoa and berries. Or whatever … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Paella-Style Quinoa and Peas

March 5, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Slow Cooker Paella-Style Quinoa and Peas | 5DollarDinners.com

Quintessential paella has the following key ingredients: green peas, aromatic saffron, and the Latino all-purpose seasoning, Adobo. Don't skip this recipe if you don't have adobo seasoning in your pantry. The first time I heard of adobo seasoning, I asked a friend to show me her bottle. The main ingredients were salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and tumeric. … [Read more...]

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Tex Mex Beef & Quinoa Skillet Dinner

January 14, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Tonight we're revamping an old recipe from 2010 for this month's 31 Days of Skillet Dinners series. It's p.a.c.k.e.d. full of protein and will fill up the bottomless pits that show up at your dinner table every night. Beef + beans + quinoa = protein-town! (My older 2 boys must be going through growth spurts...because boy can they eat! It's a good thing that I know how to … [Read more...]

Chicken Apple Sausage with Chickpeas & Quinoa

December 10, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Chicken Apple Sausage with Chickpeas & Quinoa | 5DollarDinners.com

When I need a quick go-to meal, I often turn to the chicken apple sausage that I keep stashed in my freezer. It sits right next to the fish sticks. In the 'it's been a terrible day and I can't even think about what to make, so I'm going to toss these fish sticks in the oven, or these sausages on the grill' section of my freezer. Everyone needs a section like that. If you … [Read more...]

Spicy Quinoa with Kidney Beans, Corn and Lime

June 10, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Spicy Quinoa with Kidney Beans, Corn and Lime | 5DollarDinners.com

Have you ever cooked quinoa before?! Are you intimidated because it's a funny looking word and a funny looking grain?! Are you afraid of how it will taste, or if your family will like it?! I'd love a second to speak to these concerns! Cooking Quinoa It's very similar to cooking white rice, takes about the same amount of time and uses the same cooking method. Bring … [Read more...]

Four Bean Salad with Quinoa

June 10, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Four Bean Salad with Quinoa | 5DollarDinners.com

Light. Easy. Summer. Salad. The quinoa cooks on the stove top in just a few minutes. If you really don't want to have any heat in your kitchen, cook the quinoa in a rice cooker out on your patio. Once the quinoa is cooked, the rest is dump and stir. A refreshing light salad - perfect for the dog days of summer! Four Bean Salad with Quinoa Light and … [Read more...]

Quinoa Primavera

May 31, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I love quinoa. I love how it's so filling. I love that my kids lick their bowls when I make it for them. I love that it's packed with protein. I love that it's an inexpensive way to make a gluten free meal. And I love that you can mix just about anything with it for a delightful one dish dinner. Tonight we have on the table a Quinoa Primavera with diced grilled chicken, … [Read more...]

Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad

May 24, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Delight. Full. Delightful flavors, textures and taste. And it's light, yet filling. And just perfect for a quick summer's eve dinner or a lunch on the run. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can enjoy it all week long too. I hope you enjoy this salad as much as I do! Get the full recipe for Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad here! Welcome to our 31 Days of Gluten Free … [Read more...]

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