This dish is really called cranberry cilantro quinoa salad but I figured because it has so many ingredients, I’d give it a better name. I came across this dish when i was searching for a quick 3 day detox because I felt like I’ve been eating a lot of sweets lately. It only took me 15 minutes to make and it tasted fantastic. The ingredients used was of course quinoa, red and yellow bell peppers, toasted almonds, unsalted/raw pumpkin seeds, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, curry powder, cumin, cilantro and lime to top off. I altered the original recipe just a little bit and figured out how to cook quinoa in a rice cooker for quicker convenience. You can find this recipe on peasandcrayons.com.

What are the Health Benefits of this dish?

For starters, it has all of your essential needs to boost your metabolism. Plus don’t forget, its plant based ;)! According to healthine.com, quinoa contains a high amount of fiber and protein and contains 9 of the essential amino acids like magnesium, vitamin B, iron, etc. Almonds are a great healthy fat and can reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood sugar levels. Carrots contain a good source of antioxidants, potassium and fiber to help aide in weight management and/or weight loss. As for peppers, it also has fiber and good source of vitamins A and C. Not many people know that these babies can be eaten alone, especially the orange and yellow peppers because of their sweetness.