Quirky Quinoa Porridge

Hi guys today I am going to share with you a recipe for quinoa porridge. I have been trying to find healthy alternatives to my normal meals. Quinoa is an ancient South American grain and is considered a super-food. It is a complete protein which makes it excellent for vegetarians and vegans. It also has high levels of iron and other vitamins and minerals, which makes it very healthy. It is cooked in a similar way to rice. The good news is that quinoa is delicious and can be used in many ways. One of my favourites is porridge.

Porridge served

This recipe is for a single serve. If you are making it for more than one, just multiply the ingredients by the number of serves you would like.

What you will need:

• 1/2 a cup of quinoa flakes
• 1 cup of water
• Maple syrup or honey, to taste
• Your choice of dairy free milk alternatives
• Choice of seasonal berries or other fruits

Method:

1. Measure out 1/2 a cup of quinoa flakes and place them in a small saucepan.
2. Place 1 cup of water in the saucepan.
3. Bring the porridge to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer for approximately 2 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Place porridge in a bowl and add your choice of milk and maple syrup or honey, to taste.
5. Serve with seasonal berries or fruit.

Note: If you don't have quinoa flakes this recipe will work exactly the same using rice flakes or rolled oats.


I hope you get to try this gluten free, vegan and extremely healthy recipe. What is your favourite healthy food? Comment down below.

~Fizzy~xo

Quirky Recipe - Veggie and Tuna Pasta

Hi again everyone. On Thursday night I let my cooking self be free and I made dinner for mum. I decided to make something healthy and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• Pasta or spaghetti (I used gluten free pasta)
• Tomato pesto
• Kalamata olives
• Tomatoes/cherry tomatoes
• One zucchini.
• Half a head of a broccoli
• Rocket (as much as you want)
• Olive and rice bran oil

Method:

Step 1: Cut up the veggies and olives and separate them into piles of each veggie ready to be placed in the pan.

  

Step 2: Boil a large pot of water ready to cook the pasta. Add the pasta during preparation, depending how long it takes to cook. Meanwhile pour some oil into the pan and wait until heated. Place the broccoli into the pan and cook until slightly soft.

Step 4: Now add the zucchini to the pan and continue to cook.

Step 5: Add the Tomatoes and olives to the pan. Cook until the tomato begins to soften and make a sauce.

Step 6:Add the rocket to the pan and mix until wilted.

Step 7: Finally add the tuna. Add a splash of water and mix well and simmer over a very low heat, while the pasta finishes cooking.

Step 8: Drain the pasta and add a few spoons of pesto and mix through.

Step 9: Add the veggie mix to the pasta, mix through, serve and enjoy immediately.

Thanks for reading it is important to eat healthy food. You guys are so awesome. Shout out goes to
Isabel Pretzer - http://izzysnuttyblog.blogspot.com.au/
Thanks so much Isabel for your support.

~Fizzy~xo

Tostadas Recipe - Mexican Delight

Hi People. Who Loves Mexican food? The answer is meeee. I love it sooo much that I am going to share my tostada recipe with you.

Yum Yum

So here is what you will need...

• 400g can of refried beans
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 packet of gluten free white corn tortillas
• lettuce

For the Tomato Salsa

• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (we didn't have any so made it this time without)
• 1 tbs lime juice
• 1 tbs olive oil
• garlic and chilli could be added if you wish

For the Guacamole  

• 1 - 2 avocadoes, stone removed
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin

And this is what you need to do...

1. Pre-heat the oven to 100C.

2.  Make the tomato salsa by chopping the tomato into small cubes and putting it in a bowl.  Add the remaining salsa ingredients and mix well.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3.  Make the guacamole by scooping out the avocado into a bowl and adding the lime juice.  Mash with a fork then add cumin and mix well.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4.  Use about one lettuce leaf per person. Roll them up and slice finely then put aside ready to make the tostadas.

5.  Prepare the bean puree by emptying the can into a small saucepan with the cumin and water.  Mix over a low heat until smooth and warmed.

6. Heat 1cm of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.  Use tongs to place the tortillas in the pan one at a time.  Cook for about 20 seconds and then turn over.  Cook for a further 20 seconds.  The tortilla should be golden, slightly puffed up and crispy.  Remove from the oil and drain on paper towel before placing on a tray in the oven to keep warm.  Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

7.  Time to construct the tortillas.  Spread some bean puree on each tortilla, top with lettuce, guacamole and a spoonful of salsa.  Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

Serving suggestion

So I hope you enjoy these if you try making them. Who else loves Mexican food? Tell me by commenting on this post. What is you favourite Mexican dish?

~Fizzy~ xo

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