Home late, don't feel like cooking- mainly because the a/c is out in our kitchen, but we need to eat, I'm Starving! 

Here is a super simple complete protein, vegetarian dish you can whip up in less time it takes for you to find your take away menus and call in your dinner for delivery.

Ingredients

½-1 cup frozen sweet corn (fresh is always better, but who has the time tonight!)

1 red onion, diced

1-2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 red pepper, diced

1 can organic black beans, rinsed and drained

1 ½ cups quinoa (you can use rice if you prefer)

1 lime, juiced

handful of coriander (cilantro), chopped

Method

• Sauté the corn in 1-2 tbsp coconut oil on medium high heat and season with chili powder, cumin and coriander until it begins to brown, about 2-3 mins. 

• Add the onion, garlic and red pepper and sauté another 2 mins. 

• Add the black beans and toss to heat. (note- do not cook black beans, just toss them in the mixture and turn off heat.)

• Remove from heat and add the cooked quinoa (or rice), lime juice and coriander and mix until all ingredients are combined.

This can be served warm or cold. I served mine with organic blue corn chips and avocado and it's my lunch again today. 

Enjoy!

Homemade Granola

Store bought granola can be expensive and contains added sugars, preservatives, artificial colors, and flavorings. 

Homemade granola is super easy to make and keeps for weeks without all of the added junk. This recipe makes a great snack or a healthy cereal to start off your day. 

Ingredients

4 cups raw Oats

¼ cup flour- I used oat flour to make these gluten free

½ cup shredded coconut

¼ cup coconut sugar* or brown or raw sugar

1 heaping tbsp raw cacao

1 tbsp ground flaxseeds (linseed)

1 tbsp chia seeds

½ tsp sea salt

½ cup coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup raw honey

Add ins

1 cup mini chocolate chips

1 cup dried fruit

1 cup chopped nuts (any variety)

1 cup seeds- I like pumpkin and sunflower
Sprinkle of spices- cloves, ginger and nutmeg for a holiday feel

Method

• Heat oven to 325F (200C)
• Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl, including any nuts or spices if using
• Add oil, vanilla and honey to dry ingredients 
• Mix ingredients together, you may need to get your hands in there to mix
• Pour granola mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 
• Bake for approximately 30-40 mins
• Let cool slightly then crumble and store in airtight container. This will keep for at least two weeks. 

* If your following a low FODMAP diet, replace coconut sugar with ¼ cup brown sugar or ¼ cup raw sugar. Coconut sugar contains inulin and can trigger IBS symptoms.

Enjoy!