You can also
make big batches of quinoa and when it's cool, just freeze it in 1 or 2 cup amounts.
For packed lunches I normally
make big batches of quinoa and brown rice with apple cider vinegar / lime and salt and then do a big thing of roasted veg — things like sweet potato and squash cubes, so I throw a mix of that into a tupperwear with some raw veg — things like avocado, grated carrot, tomatoes and then some hummus / lentils / chickpeas / seeds for protein.
Have you ever
made a big batch of quinoa and put some in the fridge only to forget about it until 5 days later when it's a little questionable to eat?
Over the last two weekends, I've
made a big batch of quinoa and added it to most of my lunches and dinners.
I made a conscious effort last week to switch up my breakfast routine, so I decided to
make a big batch of quinoa on Sunday and use it throughout the week to make something different every day.
On many weekends, when I actually have time to prep food for the week, I will
make a big batch of quinoa so that we always have some one hand for salads or dinner.
Make a big batch of the quinoa / potatoes and you've got another side ready to go for later eating.
I try to prep some food for the workweek,
making big batches of quinoa, lentils, and vegetables, which has helped me to make better decisions about what I eat.
Not exact matches
I've been
making big batches of sweet potato and carrot chunks, along with
batches of quinoa with tahini, from your fab Heathly Eating on the Go lunch bowl recipe and these last for the five day working week, which is great.
This week I prepped a
big batch of quinoa in the rice cooker and
made a jar
of garlic tahini dressing, so packing lunch was a breeze.
In this case, I would
make a
big batch of the dressing, which can easily stay good in the fridge for 3 - 4 days, I'd also recommend cooking a large
batch of brown rice (
quinoa would also be great), and washing your kale and other veggies
of choice so they're ready to assemble.
Or,
make up a
big batch of quinoa pancakes and keep them in the freezer for an easy breakfast on busy mornings.
This week I prepped a
big batch of quinoa in the rice cooker and
made a jar
of garlic tahini dressing, so packing lunch was a -LSB-...]
Last week I
made a
big batch of Red
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad and ate it all week for lunch!
I think the first thing I would
make is a
big batch of southwest
quinoa patties for the hubster, he loves them!
If you don't have pre-cooked
quinoa handy (I like to
make a
big batch and freeze the excess for times like these), then prepare
quinoa before the rest
of the recipe.
Here's a healthy eating hack:
Make a
big batch of plain
quinoa at the beginning
of the week and add it to baked dishes or substitute it in place
of rice in your main dishes.
Once you cook it like pasta, you'll be
making a
big batch of rice / farro /
quinoa every week because it's so easy.
In this case, I would
make a
big batch of the dressing, which can easily stay good in the fridge for 3 - 4 days, I'd also recommend cooking a large
batch of brown rice (
quinoa would also be great), and washing your kale and other veggies
of choice so they're ready to assemble.
Maybe you
make a
big old
batch of quinoa for this salad or these crackers, and you
make a little extra to set aside for your crusts.