Fried rice is one of my favorite Asian dishes but I was looking for a healthier alternative for rice when I realized Quinoa would makes a great substitute for any rice dish. Quinoa is a very good complex carb which is made up of part protein, part carb making it take longer for your body to digest and therefore keeps you full longer. I have never made fried rice before so I looked up a couple recipes to help me and this is what I came up with. Enjoy

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Of Quinoa
2 Cups of Water
1.5 TBSP Teriyaki Sauce
2.5 TBSP of Soy Sauce
2/4 TBSP of Sesame Oil
1 TBSP of Olive Oil
1 Small Onion (Chopped)
2 Carrots (Peeled and Chopped)
2 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)
2 Green Onions (Chopped)
2 Eggs (whisked lightly)
1/2 Cup of Frozen Peas (thawed)
1/2 Cup of Frozen Corn (thawed)

DIRECTIONS:

Add the water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling add in your quinoa, lower the heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes fluff the quinoa and remove from heat. Allow to cool.

In a bowl combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil, mix and set aside.

Add your oil to a wok and allow to heat up on medium heat before throwing in your onions and carrots. Stir and let saute for two minutes.

Next add in your green onions and garlic - continue to saute.

Once the vegetables are nicely cooked add in your quinoa followed by the sauce mix. Stir until fully incorporated.

Next make a well/hole in the middle of the wok and add in your eggs. Allow to cook a little before scrambling.

Lastly add in your peas and corn. Mix till they are fully incorporated and warm through before plating and serving.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

I love Ceviche! Its honestly one of my favorite things and its so refreshing, filling and light at the same time. Its great if you are trying to lose weight! This dish could make a great appetizer for a dinner party or even just a light lunch on its own. You can also switch up the type of fish if salmon isn't your thing. You do you and enjoy! x

Yields two servings

INGREDIENTS:

6oz of Salmon (remove skin and dice into cubes)*
2 Green Onions (thinly sliced)
1 Avocado (cubed)
1 Mango (cubed)
Salt (as desired)
1 TSP of Olive Oil
1-2 TBSP Fresh Lime Juice

*If you place the salmon in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before cubing it will be much easier to cut.

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl combine cubed salmon with the green onions, salt and olive oil . Mix

Drizzle 1 TSP of lime juice on the cubed avocado (To avoid the avocado from discoloring) and mix it with the mango. Use the rest of the lime juice on the one salmon mixture.

Line a teacup with plastic wrap and add in you salmon mix followed by the mango-avocado mix. . Place in the fridge for 15 minutes so that it helps maintain mold.

Flip teacup onto plate and slowly lift up the teacup. The contents should fall away easily because of the plastic wrap but maintain its form. Remove plastic wrap and enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!