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Quinoa Chopped Salad

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I have been running around the city like a crazy lady these days. Busy, busy, busy. That definitely has impacted my food choices – not the best ones (Guilty)…. But I am ready to go back on track and today I’m loving the taste of clean eating again. This salad not only tastes great, but will make you feel happy with yourself for being good to your body. Believe me. So get chopping. These proportions will serve 4. 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa  – whichever you prefer – black, white, red 1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1 apple, cored and chopped 1 cup red or black grapes, halved 1/2 cup almonds 1/4 cup chopped basil 1/4 cup chopped mint 1 garlic clove, finely grated (or 1/2 clove, minced) juice of 1 lemon sea salt In a large bowl, combine quinoa with veggies, apples, grapes and almonds. Toss to combine, then add herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and a couple …

Quick aubergine

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During the day, I barely find time to cook. Unfortunately. But if I do have the time to squeeze in lunch at home – I keep it very simple. If you’re also a busy bee running around, but still want to throw something warm together  – this one is for you. olive oil half an aubergine, diced ( you can cook the whole and save for later) half and onion, chopped 3 tomatoes, chopped chilli flakes 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)  – if you have someone to meet later, you might want to skip this) brown sugar, salt, pepper, parsley 1. Heat the oil in a medium pan. Sauté chopped onion for a minute. Add chill flakes and diced aubergine. Let it get tender, soft, and brown slightly, but not fall apart, 10 minutes. 2. Add chopped tomatoes. Let them fall apart and dissolve completely util forming a sauce, 3-4 minutes. At this point you can add garlic if you wish so. Add salt, pepper by taste, as well as, half a spoon of brown …