2014... A Healthy New Year!

Exciting News... Green Smoothies Mom has some new ventures coming up in 2014!

 

 Stay tuned and make sure you sign up for all the new support I'm offering towards a Healthy Lifestyle which includes:

  New classes, a News-Letter, Meet-Up Groups for Shopping and Movies, and an Amazing New Support Group!

  I have been hearing your requests and want to help you all continue with High Energy and Great Health!...

 

Wishing you all, Peace, Love and Great Health in the New Year!
<3 ~Regina GSM

 

Quinoa & Black Bean Chili

*Quinoa & Black Bean Chili*

 

                                                         Perfect for a Meatless Monday or Anytime!

I whipped-up this quick pot of deliciousness last night and made a whole lot of extra quinoa so that I can make a few fast dinners this week.
Quinoa is extremely versatile so dinners don't seem redundant! Make sure to always use organic and non-GMO ingredients whenever possible...

1 Tbs. grape-seed or coconut oil

1-2  Lg. Onion-chopped
1-2  red or orange bell peppers-chopped or (1 bag frozen pepper mix)
1 jalapeno pepper- chopped (optional)
3  garlic cloves-chopped
2 cans-Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1-1/2 C. frozen corn (organic or non-GMO)
2 Lg. (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes

1 can-  small Pitted black olives drained  (chopped slightly if med. or lg.)

2 Tbs. cumin

2 tsp. oregano 

2 Tbs. onion powder (optional)

3 tbs. chili powder

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

1/4 C. Cilantro-chopped

3-4 Cups cooked quinoa 

In a medium size pot simmer 2 cups of quinoa in 4 cups boiling water as per directions.
While quinoa is cooking 15-20 minutes, in a large seperate pot saute onions, garlic, and peppers until soft then add remaining ingredients except for quinoa. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer for about 10 min.

Stir in the cooked quinoa, mix and serve!

*This recipe is absolutely delicious!
Enjoy! 
<3  ~Regina GSM

*GSM Tip, double the quinoa recipe so you have extra quinoa for dinner on a different night.
 Remember, to cook once- eat twice saves you time and energy!