The increase in heat brings fresher options for meals. Although many people prefer to eat grains during the colder months, quinoa is a light grain that combines well with cold dishes or vegetables plates, making it an ideal source of summertime nutrition. In addition to great taste, corn provides B vitamins, vitamin C, and many minerals for nutritional balance. You can prepare this easy main dish with rich quinoa and versatile corn for a tasty, nutrient-rich meal.
Ingredients:
6 cups water
3 cups quinoa, well rinsed
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup red pepper, destemmed, deseeded, and
diced
1 cup orange pepper, destemmed, deseeded, and diced
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 cups cut corn
2 Tbs. garlic, minced
1 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup freshly parsley, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Directions:
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, cover, reduce the heat to very low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender; drain off excess water, transfer to a bowl, and fluff with a fork.
- In a lightly greased pan, cook pumpkin seeds over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer toasted pumpkin seeds to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté red and orange pepper in 1 Tsp. olive oil, for 3 minutes; add corn and garlic, and sauté an additional 3 minutes; add green onions and sauté for 1 minute; add sautéed vegetables, reserved pumpkin seeds, and remaining ingredients to quinoa.
- Toss well to combine and Serve warm.Makes 10 cups.
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Enjoy
the sweet, crisp flavor of freshly picked corn with
Imagine Organic Sweet Corn Soup. Imagine Foods chooses
the only the finest organic corn and lightly simmers
it with fresh herbs and delicious seasoning. In addition
to this delicious variety, Imagine Foods offers other
organic vegan soups including, Broccoli, Butternut
Squash, Portobello Mushroom, Potato Leek, Sweet Potato,
and Tomato. Organic soymilk furnishes the creamy
richness of Imagine soups.
Non-dairy and cholesterol-free, Imagine organic soups
make a low-fat, hearty meal in minutes. Look for
them in the health food section of your grocery store
or in your nearest natural foods market.
For nutritional information, visit www.ImagineFoods.com!
The
U.S. government wants people to eat more fruits and
vegetables, noting that health benefits can be derived
from such a diet regimen. Under its new program,
the Agriculture Department will replace the old "5
A Day" slogan calling for
consumption of five servings of fruit or veggies
a day with new guidelines under the message, "Fruits
and Veggies – More Matters."
The new message comes from a revamping of the government's food pyramid. The guidelines will include specific amounts of produce, measured in cups, rather than the vague "servings." And they will vary by age, sex and level of activity for everyone over the age of two.
A great way to ensure adequate amounts of healthy plant-based foods in your diet is to follow the vegan food pyramid. Click here to check it out!
To read the full article, click here!
Rio
de Janeiro native, Andrea Carvalho changed
her life to help animals who are raised for
food. As a vegetarian for 10 years, she worked
with the Brazilian Vegetarian Society, coordinating
educational events to raise public awareness.
After attending the World Vegetarian Conference
in 2004, she reevaluated her life. Andrea dropped
all animal products from her diet and dedicated
her energy to working for a more compassionate
world. She resigned from her career
as an engineer to work for a non-profit as
an environmental educator. She currently
plays an important role at FARM (Farm Animal
Reform Movement) and with the annual Animal
Rights National Conferences.
Find out more about the Animal Rights 2006 National Conferece!
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