Tuna Quinoa Recipe

November 10, 2016
By Jaymie Pizarro

This simple yet flavorful dish combines the protein-rich quinoa with the heart-healthy benefits of tuna to create a meal that is not only satisfying but also good for you.

By now, you may have heard of one of the newest and coolest superfoods in town: Quinoa.

Quinoa is a versatile grain that makes for a complete meal when combined with your favorite proteins and vegetables or fruits. Here’s a quick and easy recipe:

 

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa (cooked according to package directions)

1 can tuna packed in water

1 cup spinach

½ cup mushrooms (brown button or shiitake)

½ cup broccoli

1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil

2 cloves garlic

 

Procedure

  1. Heat garlic in oil.
  2. Place tuna. Add broccoli and mushrooms.
  3. Add the spinach and cooked quinoa.
  4. You may add sea salt and pepper to taste if you wish.

Jaymie Crisostomo-Pizarro

Jaymie Crisostomo-Pizarro, better known as The Bull Runner, is an international marathoner and the first Filipino to finish the World Marathon Majors.

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