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HOLY OH MY GOODNESS!
Thank you ALANA for just now introducing me to this killer blog.
I WILL be making these carrot quinoa muffins as soon as possible.

http://www.fresh365online.com/recipes/2011/9/27/carrot-quinoa-muffins.html

Carrot & Quinoa Muffins
makes 1 dozen

1 c cooked quinoa
1 c demerara sugar, plus 1 T for sprinkling
3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 c butter (1 stick), melted
1/2 c greek yogurt
1 t vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1 c loosely packed grated carrots
1/4 c toasted walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a muffin tin, and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, sugar, flours, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, mix together butter (allow to cool), yogurt, vanilla and eggs. Stir into flour bowl, mixing well. Gently fold in carrots and walnuts, until just mixed.

Divide batter evenly among muffin tin, and transfer to the oven. Bake 20-25 minutes, sprinkling 1 T demerara sugar over top during the last 5 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Also trying the black bean soup this week. Where has this blog been all my life!!!

http://www.fresh365online.com/recipes/2010/12/2/20-minute-black-bean-soup.html



20-Minute Black Bean Soup
serves 4

2 T olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 t ground cumin
1 t chili powder
2 15.5-oz cans black beans, drained & rinsed
15-oz can diced tomatoes in juice
1 1/2 c vegetable broth
1 t salt
1 handful chopped, cilantro
1/4 c feta cheese
10 chives, chopped

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook 6-8 minutes, until beginning to brown. Stir in cumin and chili powder. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt and cilantro. Bring to a boil, and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Transfer 1 c to a blender, and process until smooth. Stir back into soup. Remove from heat, and serve topped with feta and chives.

P.S. I WANT A BOON HIGH CHAIR SO BAD! Wish I could afford it.