I am always on the lookout for new and different ideas for lunch. Seriously, a person can only eat so many sandwiches. Whatever I have has to be portable, since I'll be eating it at my desk at work. It also needs to be filling, because there are BILLIONS of candy bars, cakes, ice cream treats, donuts, etc, that are calling my name all day. If I eat an 80-calorie salad, that's great, but it will take me approximately 10 minutes before I am raiding the local candy dish or snack table. I learned the hard way that I need something that's filling. For me, that means protein. Which leads me to my new favorite lunch friend...quinoa! Have you had it? If not, this is a great way to try it. It's a lot like rice or couscous, except it is the only grain that is a complete protein, which means it's a lot more filling. It plays well with all kinds of different veggies, and can be served, hot, cold, or room temp. Here is my latest lunchtime endeavor. I hope it keeps me away from those Twix bars tomorrow...
Quinoa Veggie Stir-Fry
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup snow peas
3/4 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup sliced carrot
2 green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
Soy Sauce to taste ( I use reduced sodium)
In a small pot, combine quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Add garlic and stir.
In a skillet coated with non-stick spray, heat carrots over medium heat, 5 minutes, until starting to soften. Add all other veggies.
Add 1/2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce, and stir. Cook about 5 minutes. Add quinoa, and stir in remaining 1/2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce.
Add soy sauce and stir. Cook 3 minutes.
Makes two servings. Enjoy!
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