Last year before we left Switzerland, I took the train west to visit a good friend in the Swiss Alps. It was a trip I'll always remember. These pink-hued Beet & Quinoa Bowls with pea pesto, red onion and a simple French vinaigrette were inspired from this trip.

Bowl Meal, Main, Salad/Side, Sauce, SpringKatie SchmidtApril 10, 2017Quinoa, Beets, Red Onion, Apple Cider Vinegar, Basil, Peas, Almonds, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Blue/Purple Foods Comments

Pea Pesto Omelet Wrap

If you haven't tried an omelet wrap yet (remember the za'atar wrap with the arugula cherry salad?), I hope today's version will convince you. A reminder that spring is on its way, this open-face omelet is topped with a bright and creamy pea and avocado pesto.

Anytime, Breakfast, Main, Small Bites, Spring, SauceKatie SchmidtFebruary 27, 2017Omelet, Peas, Pesto, Avocado, Lemon, Macadamia Nuts, Feta, Egg, Cilantro Comments

Roasted Vegetable Platter with Almond Cilantro Pesto

Who can say vegetables are boring with this platter sitting in front of them? This is a roasted vegetable dish that does not disappoint our winter taste buds' need for warm, roasted, buttery, bright and boldly-flavored bites of nourishment.

Platter, Winter, Salad/Side, SauceKatie SchmidtFebruary 6, 2017Brussels sprouts, Sweet Potato, Red Onion, Almonds, Pesto, Cilantro, Lemon, Lime, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Holidays Comments

Quinoa Puttanesca

This is a tomato sauce with attitude. It's bold, rich, and spicy, speckled with capers, olives, and tuna. Puttanesca is traditionally made with anchovies but tuna adds a special body to the sauce that makes this a hearty, robust winter meal, especially when layered over quinoa studded with lentils. But feel free to leave the tuna out if you're vegan.

Anytime, Bowl Meal, Main, SauceKatie SchmidtJanuary 16, 2017Tomato Sauce, Capers, Olives, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Quinoa, Black lentils, Green lentils, Tuna Comments

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