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Quick and Simple Kumquat Marmalade

Quick and Simple Kumquat Marmalade

If you've never tried your hand at making jam, this is a simple recipe to get you started, and is endlessly adaptable. You can add cinnamon, star anise, cloves, or cardamom. The marmalade will keep for

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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
2 c kumquats, 1/2 c sugar, 1/2 c water, 1 vanilla bean


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Quick Chicken Tacos

Quick Chicken Tacos

These are quick, easy and delicious!
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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
2 T canola oil, 1 t cumin, 2 clv garlic, 1 T chili powder, 1 lb chicken thighs, 1 onion, 2 c tomatoes, 1 cn green chilies, salt and pepper, 1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, 3 c lettuce, 8 flour tortillas


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Quick Chili

Quick Chili

A quick and easy favorite.

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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
2 T canola, 1 onion, 7 oz Gimme Lean, 1 cn green chilies, 2 T chili powder, 4 clv garlic, 1 t cumin, 1 cn kidney beans, 1 cn diced tomatoes, 1 t oregano, 1 c water, salt, pepper


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Quick Creamy Lemon Pasta with Spinach and Peas

Quick Creamy Lemon Pasta with Spinach and Peas

On a busy night when all you have time for is calling the pizza place for take-out, pull this easy recipe out of your back pocket. Dinner will be on the table in 15 minutes!

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
1 lb pasta, 1 c peas, 3/4 c cream, 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes, 2 clv garlic, 4 c baby spinach, 1 1/2 t lemon zest, 3 t lemon juice, 1/4 c salt, pepper, 1/4 c parmesan


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Quick Focaccia

Quick Focaccia

Simple. Delicious. Classic.
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Preparation time: 5m

Ingredients:
3/4 c warm water (105-115 degrees f), 2 1/2 t fast-acting yeast, 1/2 t teaspoon sugar, 2 c all-purpose flour, 1 t salt, 1 T freshly grated parmesan (optional), 2 t chopped fresh rosemary leaves, coarse salt to taste


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Quick Sausage and Mushroom Lasagna

Quick Sausage and Mushroom Lasagna

If you'd like a meat-free lasagna, substitute the Italian sausage for vegetarian sausages, or experiment with hearty vegetables like eggplant or portabella mushrooms.

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Preparation time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:
8 oz parmesan, 8 oz Romano, 2 T olive oil, 1 lb mushrooms, 1 onion, 1 1/2 t basil, 1 1/2 t oregano, 1 1/2 t marjoram, 1 1/2 t thyme, 1 lb italian sausage, 3 clv garlic, 1 c red wine, 4 2/3 c pasta sauce, 12 oz lasagna noodles, 16 oz ricotta


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Quinoa and Fig Salad

Quinoa and Fig Salad

This is a hearty salad with an unexpected and satisfying combination of ingredients.

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Preparation time: 10m
Cook.: 50m

Ingredients:
2 c quinoa, 3 c water, 1 c chopped fennel bulb, 1/2 c chopped green onions, 1/4 c chopped fresh dill, 2 apples, 1 c sliced fresh figs, 1/2 c slivered almonds, 3 T sherry vinegar, 2 T balsamic vinegar, 1/2 c olive oil, 1 T fennel seeds, salt, pepper


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Quinoa Crusted Onion Rings

Quinoa Crusted Onion Rings

Crispy, crunchy onion rings, made healthier thanks to quinoa in three forms. These are easy to make vegan, too!

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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
3/4 c quinoa flour, 3/4 c arrowroot powder, 2 1/2 t smoked paprika, 1/2 t cayenne, 1 T salt, 1 3/4 c buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 c quinoa, 1 1/2 c quinoa flakes, olive oil spray, 2 onions, 1/2 c yogurt, 1 T ketchup, 2 T horseradish, 1 T chives


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Quinoa Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes

Quinoa Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes

If you've been looking for a gluten-free pasta, quinoa pasta should earn a spot on your pantry shelves. It holds it shape, stays firm, and most importantly, tastes great.

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Preparation time: 30m

Ingredients:
8 oz quinoa spaghetti, 2 T olive oil, 24 oz grape tomatoes, 3 clv garlic, 3 t marjoram, 1/4 t crushed red pepper, 12 oz baby spinach, 6 T parmesan


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Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa Pilaf

A tasty side dish, or light main dish.

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
4 c water, 1/4 c tamari, 3/4 t turmeric, 2 c quinoa, 1/4 c olive oil, 1 small onion, finely diced, 2 carrot, diced small, 2 clv garlic, crushed, 1/3 c raisins, 1 c slivered almonds, toasted, 1 c frozen peas, 1 green pepper, diced, tamari to taste


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Quinoa Salad with Shiitakes and Fennel

Quinoa Salad with Shiitakes and Fennel

If you prepare all your vegetables and herbs beforehand, this dish is fairly quick to put together. The vegetables get deliciously caramelized in the peanut oil.
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Preparation time: 30m

Ingredients:
2 c quinoa, 1 q water, salt, 1/4 c peanut oil, 5 clv garlic, fennel, 2 c shiitake mushrooms, 1 bn green onions, 2 T soy sauce, 2 T rice wine vinegar, 1/2 c cashews, 4 T flatleaf parsley, 4 T cilantro, 1 lime


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Quinoa Skillet Bread

Quinoa Skillet Bread

With quinoa and cornmeal, this quick bread is hearty and rustic, with crispy edges and a creamy, custard-y top, thanks to the addition of heavy cream right before baking. It's the perfect side dis

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Preparation time: 10m
Cook.: 1h

Ingredients:
1 T butter, 1 c whole wheat pastry flour, 3/4 c coarse yellow cornmeal, 1 t baking powder, 1/2 t baking soda, 1/2 t dried herbs, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 c cooked quinoa, 3 T butter, 3 T brown sugar, 3/4 t salt, 2 c milk, 1 1/2 T vinegar, 1 c heavy cream


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Quinoa-Stuffed Eggplant

Quinoa-Stuffed Eggplant

This is a substantial meal as is, but the filling can easily be modified for more protein by adding ground beef or crumbled tofu.

 

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Cook.: 1h 30m

Ingredients:
3 large eggplants, 1 c dry quinoa, 3 c vegetable broth, 1 yellow onion, 6 T olive oil, 5 clv garlic, 1 c crushed tomatoes, 2 t oregano, 1 3/4 t pepper, 1 3/4 t salt, 1/4 t ground ginger, 1/4 t allspice, 1/4 t curry powder, 1/4 c fresh mint, 1 c water, 2 c plain yogurt, 1 jalapeno pepper


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Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

This is such a fast meal to get on the table. Chop the vegetables while the quinoa is cooking, stuff the peppers, then put your feet up while everything’s in the oven.

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Preparation time: 10m
Cook.: 45m

Ingredients:
1 c water, 1/2 c quinoa, 1 c cherry tomatoes, 1/2 c black olives, 1 ear of corn, 3/4 t cumin, 3/4 t kosher salt, 1 c salsa, 4 green peppers, 8 sli vegan cheese