Sunday, March 9, 2014

Red Grapefruit and Quinoa Breakfast Salad

Greetings Friends!
Breakfast doesn't have to be boring...and it doesn't have to be centered around gluten-full carbs!
Check out this healthy breakfast dish...it's easy to make ahead and take with you wherever the
day takes you.

A colorful way to start your day!

My favorite goji berries, they're delicious straight out of the bag!


Red Quinoa and Grapefruit Breakfast Salad 
2 cups red quinoa (sprouted or cooked)
1 large stalk of celery
3-4 carrots
1 cup of yellow beet, diced
3 cups of kale, shredded
1 1/2  grapefruit sectioned and cut in bite size pieces
1/2 grapefruit, juiced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
*optional- 1-2 tbs olive oil, or flax seed oil
garnish with goji berries and sunflower microgreens

If you are cooking: prepare quinoa according to directions. Generally, 1 cup of quinoa + 2 cups of liquid =4 servings. To cook quinoa-
rinse quinoa under cold water, until water runs clear. Place quinoa and water in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and the germ has spiraled out (about 20 minutes). Allow quinoa to cool before adding in the raw salad ingredients.

To sprout Quinoa:
Soak desired amount in cool water over nite. Rinse in the morning. Set aside in a fine mesh colander to sprout for 24 hours. Sprouts are ready when the tail is as long as the seed!

Meanwhile, prep veggies as recommended above. Add in the sectioned, cut grapefruit. In a mason jar, mix the salad dressing ingredients- give it a gentle shake! Blend all ingredients together. Garnish with goji berries and sunflower microgreens. The salad will last 3-5 days in your fridge...ready for breakfast or a light lunch.



I am  excited about our upcoming "Cooking-for-Peace" workshop, Sunday May 18th !
The registration form is now up and ready to share! This workshop will be a mix of raw and cooked vegan dishes.

 Here's a peak at the menu for: " Eating for Healing with Anti-Inflammatory Foods".

Main Events:
-Raw Everything Bagels with cashew cream cheese
-Raw Coconut Curry Soup
-Raw Cultured Veggie Salad
-Raw Jicama/Pineapple Salsa
-Gluten-free raw spaghetti with No-mato Sauce
-Vegan Shepherd's Pie with mashed No-tatoes and Smokey lentils

Desserts:
-Raw Mango Chia Pudding with fresh Berries
-Raw Cherry-Almond Cobbler
-Raw Chocolate Surprise


We'll be working for The Holistic Life Foundation a Baltimore based 501 (c)3 non-profit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in under served (at risk) communities, through the practice of yoga, mindfulness and self-care. For more info on HLF watch the wonderful TED talk-
"So what are we gonna do about it?"  
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9QISE_aPqM
Print out the registration form and mail in your slip to reserve your spot. Space is limited!

Registration forms are available under the  "Upcoming Classes tab!"