Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Grab some zucchini, tomatoes, a mango, a red onion, a bell pepper, an avocado, a lemon, some mint, thai basil, thyme and quinoa.

Cut up the veggies and herbs. Throw the onions, zucchini and bell pepper in a pan, drizzle with oil and balsamic vinegar, throw in 2 chopped garlic cloves, salt and pepper and let marinate for 30-45 minutes.

 Meanwhile.......

Boil the quinoa.  Cook for 13-15 minutes. Let stand for a few minutes then fluff with a fork. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon. Toss in the chopped mango, thai basil, mint and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and stir.

My propane for my bbq ran out so I had to use a grill pan atop the stove. Spray the pan with olive oil and lay down the vegetables. Cook on one side for about 5-8 minutes, then turn over and cook another 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, heat up a small pan with about 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, throw in 3 chopped garlic cloves and 3-4 sprigs of thyme. Saute for 5 minutes. Spoon on top of tomatoes, pepper, salt and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Throw everything in a bowl and dig in!

Zucchini Scramble

Been in the mood for zucchini scramble in the mornings.  So delish!

Heat up a pan on the stove to a medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Slice up 1/2 a zucchini into thin slices.  Chop up some red onion. Throw into the pan and sprinkle on some Mrs. Dash! Saute for 5-6 mins.

Meanwhile, whisk some eggs or egg whites ( I use 3/4 cup egg whites) or a combination of the two.

Poor into the pan and cook until fluffy! Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper and salt to taste. Throw in a piece of multi-grain toast too, for a more balanced meal.

Overcast sky, strong breeze. It is definitely feeling like fall today! Eek! I love fall. :) I didn't sleep that well last night, so I am sitting down with a cup of coffee and my soft slippers. Going to catch an episode of Sherlock Holmes. Mysteries are my downfall. Can't get enough.