Happy News Now! Chef Stevie's Quinoa Recipes

Here are the quinoa recipes from A Fresh Take with Chef Stevie on KCMJs Happy News Now 11/13/15

 QUINOA CRUNCH BARS
1 1/2 c coconut nectar
4 c puffed quinoa
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c almond butter
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
 
Mix nectar, oil, salt, almond butter and cocoa well.  Pour over puffed quinoa and stir well. Press firmly into 9x9 inch baking dish and chill 2 hours before slicing into bars.
 
MEXICAN QUINOA BOWL
Super easy!
Cook quinoa according to package directions.  Mix in a bowl with black beans, corn, chopped bell and chile peppers, chopped tomato, black olives, cilantro and diced avocado.  Mix a dressing of avocado oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder.Toss with quinoa mixture and enjoy!

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