Shadow is a sweetheart … when he’s not sinking his teeth or claws I forgot to clip into our hands. Luckily his ADD kicks in before he does too much damage.
Just need to wave a shiny object and it gets his attention for 1.26 seconds.
Before he notices the sun shining on the ceiling.
I admire him. Stress is never an issue when you can’t focus on the cause, right?
He might be on to something. After a hectic week at work, I can relate with a spinning head. Dinner was all about easy and energizing before a stress-relieving run.
Vibrant Lemon Quinoa
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup textured vegetable protein
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Bring water, quinoa, and textured vegetable protein to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Reduce heat to a simmer, add salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in red pepper, onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Enjoy. Makes 2-4 servings.
Quinoa and textured vegetable protein are perfect for cooking together – high in protein and fiber and similar water ratios and cook times. Easy.
But I like mixing them with fresh, crunchy veggies to add texture and color.
The dish tasted very fresh and tangy, like a bight summer salad with a little zing and spice.
Leftovers are wonderful for topping salad or stuffing wraps with maybe a little hummus and sprouts.
The more I work with textured vegetable protein, the more I like it as an easy way to add “meaty” protein to vegan dishes. It doesn’t have a strong flavor, but absorbs flavors nicely and versatile for quick dishes. Have you tried it? What’s your favorite way to use TVP?
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
August 5, 2011 at 4:36 amI worked at a vegetarian restaurant in high school and college that used TVP in their chili– it was really good!!
christine says
August 5, 2011 at 1:22 pmOh yum, I’ve gotta try it in chili next!
JL goes Vegan says
August 5, 2011 at 4:45 amShadow is adorable.
The quinoa dish is gorgeous!
christine says
August 5, 2011 at 1:22 pmThanks! Hope you’re having a blast in San Diego!
kalli says
August 5, 2011 at 8:12 amshadow is so beautiful! and so is your dinner :) happy friday christine :)
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
August 5, 2011 at 11:09 amI made lemony zukes the other day… i’m basically obsessed — this baby is next on the list!!!
do you notice shadow is drooling in the last photo!? bahhahaha! he’s just like maddie! she drools everytime she sees her daddy after he’s been gone all day. its gross but funny!
christine says
August 5, 2011 at 1:22 pmOh yeah, he drools and makes a mess of his face when he drinks, it’s so cute. :-)