Happy Foodie Monday!

Today I am sharing with you my favorite side dish, and how I use it. As always, I pick things up at Trader Joe’s to give them a try. Yes, yet another Trader Joe’s feature. It really is the most amazing food store. I love it. I wish I could live there. Some of the products are ok. But some are so good, I buy them two or three at a time. And that is the case for my new and favorite side, the Trader Joe’s Quinoa Duo. It’s delicious, inexpensive, and super quick to make.

I practically put it on everything. I’m not kidding. So I am going to share with you my two favorite ways to pair it. But before we get to that. Here are some of the benefits of eating Quinoa:

• One of the most protein-rich foods we can eat
• Contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains
• Contains Iron, and lysine
• Is rich in magnesium
• Is high in Riboflavin (B2)
• Has a high content of manganese

Ok so now on to how I pair Trader Joe’s Quinoa Duo. Like I previously mentioned, I have two favorite ways.

Breakfast | I prepare half a cup. Season it with sea salt, and then toss in two eggs on top and scramble it out. Some days I want extra flavor so I add green and red peppers, and onions.

Lunch/Dinner | Again I use half a cup. Toss in red peppers, green peppers, and onions. Season it with a pinch of sea salt, and 21 Seasoning Salute from Tader Joe’s. Then add in any protein I want; grilled chicken, turkey, shrimp, whatever I am in the mood for. And let all the flavors cook together in a pan with a bit of olive oil. It’s my take on a Quinoa Stir-fry.

If you want to learn how to make this, follow us on SnapChat. I’ll be making it for lunch today.

You can find this in the freezer section at your local TJ’s. A 16 ounce bag runs you $3.99.

Have you ever tried Trader Joe’s Quinoa Duo? I have a million ways to include this in any recipe but I’d like to know how you’d prepare it. Share with us on Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter, Facebook, and or/ Tumblr.

XOXOXO!
Dee