Super Food Recipe

Good morning!

As you know, I'm a big fan of Pinterest and I found this delicious recipe that Real Simple pinned.

Source: Real Simple

Mmmmm! I cannot wait to make for dinner one night soon - possibly tonight!

It's loaded with some of my favorite foods right now - especially since I'm eating a Vegetarian style now in conjunction with my Cinch plan. (I'm sipping a Cinch Vanilla shake mix with bananas, peaches, strawberries, a splash of orange juice and ice and it's deeeee-lish!)

Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes and Kale are some serious power houses in the "super foods" categories.

Kale is packed with nutrition - possibly more so than meat - including iron, calcium, fiber and more.

Sweet Potatoes are rich in anti-oxidants and nutrients and are a fantastic "slow-burning" carb.

Quinoa is also chock full of nutrients, protein, vitamins and minerals.  The garlic is delicious and has fantastic health benefits, olive oil is a wonderful fat and - yes - even the wine give this meal is beneficial.

All these together are amazing foods individually, but even better when combined.  I also love Parmesan cheese.  (Now I'm super hungry)

The end result is a flavorful, healthy meal that is just around 360 calories - less if you use extra virgin olive oil instead of the regular as listed below.

Quinoa With Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes 


Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch kale, stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
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• Directions
• 1.  Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• 3.Add the sweet potatoes and mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden and beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
• 4.Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• 5. Add the kale, wine, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing often, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• 6. Serve the vegetables over the quinoa and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
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• Nutritional Information
• Per Serving (remember it serves 4!)
• Calories 361
• Fat  12g
• Sat Fat  2g
• Cholesterol  5mg
• Sodium  560mg
• Protein  13g
• Carbohydrate  51g
• Fiber  6g