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Cabbage and Quinoa Soup

With the impending weather, here is an easy, make ahead meal.  It’s packed full of protein and it’s also a great recipe to use up the vegetables you still have left in the fridge or pantry.

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
¼ cup quinoa (well rinsed)
½ cup carrots, diced 
¼ cup celery, diced
2 tbsp onion, chopped
¼ cup green pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups water
½ cup cabbage, chopped
¼ cup celery, diced
¼ cup green pepper, diced
2 tbsp onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
parsley, chopped

Preparation
1. Sauté quinoa, carrots, celery, onions, green pepper, and garlic in oil until golden brown.
2. Add water and cabbage and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.
4. Season to taste and garnish with parsley.

For variations, try adding some of your other favourite vegetables, chopped and sautéed.

Serves 4 – 6.

Enjoy,
The Vitality Team

• Posted: October 28, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Recipes For Health
• |  Tags: Quinoa,  Recipe,  Soup,  Vegetables,  Vegetarian