This recipe does just that...its satisfying, flavourful and low calorie. Which lets all be honest, we may have all had a little too much dessert over the weekend. So, chances are we could all use a low calorie meal this week.
GoGo Quinoa has been stocking the shelves of grocery stores for years, they never disappoint with their line of products. With the Granissimo, its 5 grains; quinoa, amaranth, long brown rice, green split peas and wild rice. With 3g of fibre and 7 g of protein you have everything you need to feel good and satisfied. Not to mention that its Vegan, Organic and Gluten Free.
I love to add this recipe to the top of my salads for lunch, that extra protein and flavourful salad leaves me actually wanting a salad for lunch and dinner!
1 cup of Granissimo (or Quinoa)
2 cups of Chicken Stock or Water
5 Sprigs of Asparagus
1/2 yellow pepper
1/2 orange pepper
1 zucchini
1/2 onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Salt
Pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
~Cook the Granissimo:
Bring Chicken stock OR water to a simmer
Add the Granissimo
~Cook 8 minutes on high, or 5 minutes on low
~Grill the all the veggies (asparagus, peppers, zucchini and onion) for a few minutes on each side until tender
~Chop the grilled veggies into bite sizes pieces and set aside
~In a large bowl, toss the Granissimo, veggies, sauce and oregano together until combined
~Season with Salt and Pepper
This side tastes divine warm or chilled. It stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and compliments any protein. Double the recipe to have extra leftovers for lunches, or tomorrow's dinner!
This is also a great recipe to make with leftover grilled veggies! Anything you have leftover from the grill the day before, chop up (keeping the ratios the same as the recipe calls for) and you have 2 dishes from one meal!
Natalie
