Polpette, or Italian meatballs, are fantastic with a side of sautéed rapini or other leafy greens. Or serve with cooked pasta, quinoa or rice.
A cross between falafel and a veggie burger, these savoury patties make a hearty meal. Quinoa flakes act as a binding agent and ramp up the protein content, too.
Freekeh is an ancient grain with a rich, smoky flavour—the result of the roasting process that it goes through prior to packaging. If you can't find it, try our quinoa varation (see below).
A sweet glaze makes grilled chicken shine—literally! Be sure to use skinless thighs, which cook faster, or the glaze will burn before the chicken is done. Our Orange Quinoa Salad is the perfect side to pair with this juicy main.
Also known as pearl couscous, Israeli couscous is much larger than the more common North African variety, making it better suited to hearty salads. Look for it in the international section of grocery stores or substitute with barley or quinoa.
By Sean de Carle, winner, Beef, Lamb, Pork or Veal category.
This rich and tasty fall stew impressed us with its use of local ingredients and thoughtfully chosen side dishes: Citrus Quinoa and Honey-Roasted Carrots. Serve it with the beer you cook with.
Quinoa—everyone's favourite superfood—and beans are two pantry staples that pair up to make a fantastic meat alternative any night of the week. Kale is full of vitamin K, which promotes bone health, and vision-sharpening vitamin A. Serve this as a main dish for four or as a side dish for six.
This dish is inspired by the wonderful fresh produce from the Osbourne Village Farmer's Market which is across the street from my house in Winnipeg. The market is open Thursday nights from June to September and features only very local farmers, including some urban farmers. Each week my son and I would go to the market and buy one of each item available. Towards the middle of the summer I ended up with many varieties of peppers, summer squash, eggplant, tomatoes and herbs, so I developed this recipe to celebrate the Manitoba Harvest. All of these ingredients, with the exception of quinoa, are grown in Manitoba. Quinoa is an excellent source of iron and magnesium as well as one of the best vegetable sources of protein. Serve this dish with a slice of whole grain bread to complete the protein.
If you're looking to turn up the heat, add Thai chili for that extra kick.
These crisp, golden chicken strips will have the whole family begging for more no matter what their dietary needs are. Serve with your favourite gluten-free dipping sauce for a quick, nutritious, family-friendly meal.
