Green Smoothie

We make these ALOT.  I know it sounds a little gross, but I these are delicious and super healthy.


1 scoop protein powder (we like to use the Vanilla flavored powder)
3 cups fresh spinach (sometimes we put a handful of Kale in also)
1/2 frozen banana
2 T. Flax Seed
2 T. Peanut Butter (we like to use Trader's Jo's organic for this)
2/3 cup coconut milk (or you can use almond milk)
2 T. ground flax seed
3 handfuls of ice

Blend and serve.  I promise it is good!

Black Bean Quinoa

(picture courtesy of Allrecipes.com)

I'm still trying to convince my family to like Quinoa, and this dish finally brought my hesitant husband over to my side.  He LOVED it.  It has lots of flavor and is packed full of proteins and good ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
2. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
3. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.