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Mushroom Fennel Quinoa Stuffing

This savory quinoa stuffing is a delicious, protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to traditional stuffing.

A wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table, or perfect to serve any night of the week. Serve this along side a roasted chicken, turkey breast, or make it a meal by adding sauteed turkey sausage.

And just a side note, my uncle who doesn’t like quinoa was really impressed with the flavors in this dish. I think I may have converted him *smile*.

Mushroom Fennel Quinoa Stuffing
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 7 • Size: 3/4 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3
Calories: 136 • Fat: 4 g • Carb: 21 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 5 g • Sugar: 1.5 g
Sodium: 113 mg

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (vegetarians use veggie broth)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3/4 cup fennel, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook rinsed quinoa in broth according to package directions.

While the quinoa is cooking, in a large heavy sauté pan add olive oil to the pan, then the onion, sauté one minute. Add the fennel, celery, and carrots, salt and pepper to taste; cook about 12-15 minutes over medium heat, until vegetables are soft.

Add the mushrooms to the pan, more salt and pepper if needed and cook, stirring 5 minutes, then cook covered for 2 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their juice and are cooked through. Add the cooked quinoa to the pan and mix well.

Makes 5 1/4 cups.

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Garlicky Green Beans

by Pam on October 29, 2012

My thoughts are with everyone dealing with Hurricane Sandy – stay safe!

This is the standard way I make green beans in my home and I can’t believe I have never posted the recipe. I love that it’s super quick and simple to make but tastes fantastic. I love the crisp-tender beans smothered in garlicky goodness. They pair great with most meals from steak & chops to Asian. You can’t beat a healthy side dish ready in under 10 minutes!

Heat a small pot of water over high heat until boiling. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse the green beans in a bowl of ice water. This step will stop the cooking process and will help the green beans maintain the beautiful green color. Drain and set aside.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the green beans and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss the green beans until evenly coated. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

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Garlicky Green Beans

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 5 min.

Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients:

1/4 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp butter
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Directions:

Heat a small pot of water over high heat until boiling. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 1 1/2- 2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse the green beans in a bowl of ice water. This step will stop the cooking process and will help the green beans maintain the beautiful green color. Drain and set aside.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the green beans and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss the green beans until evenly coated. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net

References

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Mexican Meatball Soup

by Pam on October 28, 2012

Wow. I absolutely LOVED this soup that I found on Bev Cooks^[1]! The meatballs were tender, flavorful, and juicy while the soup was spicy and delicious. I loved the creamy bits of avocado in each bite along with the salty cotija cheese. I had the leftovers for lunch for two days and it just seemed to get better and better. My kids were disappointed that they couldn’t eat it because it turned out much spicier than I thought it would be so maybe next time I will add only one chipotle pepper for them – they did try the meatballs and liked them a lot! My husband and I both really loved the spiciness and thought this soup was amazing.

Combine the ground turkey, green onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, oregano, coriander, garlic, tostada shells, and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, in a bowl. Using your hands, roll them into little balls.

Bring a large Dutch oven to a medium high heat. Add the meatballs and brown all over but not completely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Set them aside.

In a blender, combine the salsa^[2] and chipotle peppers. Pulse until smooth and well combined.

In the Dutch oven, bloom the tomato paste for about a minute by stirring it with a wooden spoon. Add the salsa mixture and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, add the meatballs, lower the heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.

Ladle into bowls then top with freshly diced avocado, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

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Mexican Meatball Soup

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 30 min.

Total Time: 45 min.

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground turkey
2 green onions, chopped finely
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp coriander
1 clove of garlic, minced
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 crisp corn tostada shells, pulsed in a food processor until crumbled
2 cups fresh salsa (see link above for recipe)
2 chipotle peppers, in their adobo sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 quart chicken stock
1 avocado, diced
Cotija cheese, crumbled, for garnish

Directions:

Combine the ground turkey, green onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, oregano, coriander, garlic, tostada shells, and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, in a bowl. Using your hands, roll them into little balls.

Bring a large Dutch oven to a medium high heat. Add the meatballs and brown all over but not completely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Set them aside.

In a blender, combine the salsa and chipotle peppers. Pulse until smooth and well combined.

In the Dutch oven, bloom the tomato paste for about a minute by stirring it with a wooden spoon. Add the salsa mixture and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, add the meatballs, lower the heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.

Ladle into bowls then top with freshly diced avocado, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net
Original recipe by Bev Cooks

References

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