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Carrot Quinoa Soup

Carrot Quinoa Soup It may not sound like much, but this soup was extremely yummy and filling! Great for a cold night and easy on the budget. - 6-9 Carrots peeled and chopped (I chose colored carrots this time) - 1/2 Yellow Onion minced - 4 Celery stalks chopped - 1/2 cup Quinoa - 1 32oz box Veggie Stock Directions: - Sautee onions until tender in olive oil on med heat. - Add carrots and celery and sautee until tender. - Add Veggie Stock and bring to a boil, then lower to Low heat. - I cook the quinoa separately and add at the end. **You can cook the quinoa in the soup, however you will need an extra cup of liquid. - Add salt and/or Red Pepper Flakes to jazz it up.

Sweet Potato Quinoa Cupcakes

I am so pleased that I got over my fear of baking with Quinoa! I'm not sure what held me back? It was probably because I just didn't want a screwed up a batch of muffins and have to throw them in the trash! If you haven't ever baked with it, you will be very happy with how even it bakes. The texture remains soft, and it still holds it's shape. Unlike regular wheat, that tends to crumble. The taste is really good too! You would never know it was Quinoa. My family really has enjoyed these muffins. For the recipe hop on over to my RECIPE page. I also have a recipe for Chocolate Chip Muffins which I will post later on.