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Southwest Quinoa Salad

August 3, 2019

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I love a cold, protein-packed salad in the summer. Especially when the temps outside are hitting 110°! I made a batch of this to take up north while we visit my family for my sister’s birthday today. I can’t wait for them to try it! Since my sister is a vegetarian, I made some quinoa using veggie stock instead of chicken broth, and left the chicken breast out of it.

This is amazing without chicken as a side dish, or with the chicken for a one-bowl meal. Make a big batch of it and you can eat on it for days! I love not having to turn the stove on in the summer.

Are you a quinoa fan? I wasn’t sure about it when I first made it years ago. It’s a bit earthier tasting than rice. But I’ve found that cooking it with some kind of stock (beef, chicken, veggie) gives it wonderful flavor. Plus, quinoa has protein, fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, B vitamins, phosphorus, zinc and iron, healthy fatty acids among plenty of other good-for-you stuff! This ancient grain was considered by the Incas to be the “mother of all grains” but it’s actually a whole seed.

Any reason you eat it, quinoa is tasty and makes this salad one of my favorites this summer. Make sure you refrigerate it for a few hours before serving to really let that lime juice and seasonings penetrate all the ingredients. Seriously, y’all, this is so, so good.

Southwest Quinoa Salad

1 c. quinoa (I used tri-colored, but any color is delicious)
1 1/2 c. chicken stock
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
Cilantro, chopped fine and then measured to 1/4 c. About half a bunch.
4 green onions, chopped
1 large or 2 small red bell peppers, diced
1-2 jalapeños, diced small (as preferred for heat)
2 limes, juiced
a drizzle of olive oil, about 2 Tbl
1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. garlic powder
salt + pepper to taste

Optional: 2 large chicken breasts, grilled, cooled and chopped.

  1. Combine quinoa and stock and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12 minutes. When all stock is absorbed, remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. Once the quinoa is cool, combine with all other ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Refrigerate for at least a few hours before serving to allow all the flavors to marry.
  

Simple, tasty as hell, nutritious. Get your summer on and get out of that kitchen quickly, y’all! Be sure to tag me in your pics on social media! I love seeing your kitchen creations!

PS I snapped this picture of Remy pouting while I was trying to shoot these pictures. He is such a diva, always wants attention!

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The temps are slowly winding down here in AZ—yesterday only got to 105°! I’m going crazy and need to get out of town. Let’s what what we can find!
⠀⠀
What are y’all doing this weekend?!🙌🏼
They just keep getting better! @styledsettings cam They just keep getting better! @styledsettings came out with a new white and gold set and you know I had to get it. 🙌🏼
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⭐️ Ever since we started building our house a few years ago, I had this vision for a white and gold kitchen. When it came time for the sink and cabinet handles to be put on, the only thing my husband and I could agree on was dark bronze.😏
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👉🏼SUNNYJENNA15 for 15% off! 🙌🏼
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Luckily I have plenty of gold kitchen utensils to brighten up my favorite room in the house! All of these cuties come in @styledsettings new White & Gold Luxe 8PC set. My husband loved the garlic press.
⠀⠀
If gold isn’t your thing, they also have this set in copper 🤩 with pink or black! Girls, if you want to add some color to your kitchen, you have to check them out on @amazon. They have everything from measuring cups to knives to dish drying racks (mine’s gold, duh).
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Get 15% off your order with my code SUNNYJENNA15
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1. Music
2. Your cozy place
3. An outfit that makes you feel good
4. Access to the internet
5. Right here, right now (deep breath)
6. Friends and family
7. A good book
8. Fresh food
9. Fresh air
10. Doing something kind for a stranger
BONUS 11. That beautiful places exist in the world (see picture)
⠀⠀
Today, I am doubly grateful for #11. Just looking at pictures of beautiful places sets my heart to dreaming.
⠀⠀
👉🏼What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?👈🏼
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to wish me happy birthday on Monday.
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This year, I’d like to work on my photography skills. Being up in Sedona last week inspired me to get back to learning my camera. When I’m in a beautiful place, I want to capture it so that when I look back, I can remember exactly what it was like.
⠀
Do you set personal goals on your birthdays?
C H E E R S to T H I R T Y T H R E E years! 🎈 C H E E R S to
T H I R T Y  T H R E E years! 🎈
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This year has not been ideal to say the least. Lots of anxiety, trips cancelled, family’s new babies not snuggled & new daily frustrations.
⠀
Amidst all of it, I’ve found a deep and happy peace. I am surrounded and supported by the most amazing people. I am finally unafraid to present myself as who I am (although at times it may be hard to describe!).
⠀⠀
Thanks for being here, right now. I hope you’ll join me as I twirl my way through the next 12 months. Cheers! 🥂
⠀
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Birds flying high, you know how I feel Sun in the Birds flying high, you know how I feel
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
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And I’m feelin’ good.
⠀
Can’t stop posting Sedona content and I’m not sure I want to. 🤩 Can you blame me?
⠀
Hope y’all have the most amazing weekend. My mom is visiting and we’re having a little girls shopping day for my upcoming birthday on Monday. 😆
⠀
📸: We hiked Cathedral Rock in the dark at 5AM to watch the sunrise from the top. Full Sedona blog post coming soon!
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Blame genetics/adulting. Dark circles have been pa Blame genetics/adulting. Dark circles have been part of my life for-ev-er. Complimentary from @filorgausa comes their Optim-Eyes best-selling eye cream and I’ve been using it religiously for the past few weeks.
⠀⠀
First off, I love the texture—it’s super light and hydrating. Second, and probably most importantly: I look like I actually got some sleep (I didn’t) or that wasn’t blessed with bad genetics (I was).
⠀
@filorgausa wants to help you fake a good nights sleep, too, so they’re offering my followers $10 off a bottle of your very own Optim-Eyes! Use code IGEYES.
⠀
Adulting is hard, but you’ve got this, even if you need a little help here or there. 😆 👀
⠀⠀
#optimeyes #eyecream #ocotlyfamily
We got out of town this past weekend and watched t We got out of town this past weekend and watched the sun set over the Arizona high desert. We watched our daughter and pup frolic through a meadow (scroll for the vid😅) and just enjoyed the breeze, the mountains and each other.
⠀
This week is turning into craziness for me so today, my post is about slowing down and feeling the sun on your face.
⠀⠀
Deep breath. Inhale gratitude.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Exhale doubts.
⠀⠀⠀⠀
Ok, now go 🏃‍♀️
Hair health begins on the inside! @hairlavie gift Hair health begins on the inside!  @hairlavie gifted me their Clinical Formula Hair Vitamins to try out. I’m blown away with the ingredient list:
⠀
Reishi mushroom, collagen, biotin, zinc, iron, copper, flaxseed, horsetail, kelp, vitamins d, e + LOTS of b’s AND MORE!
⠀⠀
Whole-body wellness is essential for hair health. I love that @hairlavie prides themselves on transparency, responsible sources and science-validated benefits of their products. I can’t wait to see the results!
⠀⠀⠀
So how are you taking care of your hair health?

#myhairlavie
We’re heading up north to find some adventure to We’re heading up north to find some adventure today!🏔 My in laws are camping up near Flagstaff and we’re thinking of crashing their campsite. 😏
⠀⠀
The temps are slowly winding down here in AZ—yesterday only got to 105°! I’m going crazy and need to get out of town. Let’s what what we can find!
⠀⠀
What are y’all doing this weekend?!🙌🏼
They just keep getting better! @styledsettings cam They just keep getting better! @styledsettings came out with a new white and gold set and you know I had to get it. 🙌🏼
⠀⠀
⭐️ Ever since we started building our house a few years ago, I had this vision for a white and gold kitchen. When it came time for the sink and cabinet handles to be put on, the only thing my husband and I could agree on was dark bronze.😏
⠀⠀⠀
👉🏼SUNNYJENNA15 for 15% off! 🙌🏼
⠀
Luckily I have plenty of gold kitchen utensils to brighten up my favorite room in the house! All of these cuties come in @styledsettings new White & Gold Luxe 8PC set. My husband loved the garlic press.
⠀⠀
If gold isn’t your thing, they also have this set in copper 🤩 with pink or black! Girls, if you want to add some color to your kitchen, you have to check them out on @amazon. They have everything from measuring cups to knives to dish drying racks (mine’s gold, duh).
⠀⠀
Get 15% off your order with my code SUNNYJENNA15
⠀⠀
⚪️🔵🟢🟠🟡🟠🔴🟣🟤
I’m curious, what colors do you have in your kitchen??
✋🏼🤚🏼TEN things to be GRATEFUL for RIGHT ✋🏼🤚🏼TEN things to be GRATEFUL for RIGHT NOW.
⠀⠀
Maybe I needed to write this list; maybe you needed to read it today. Whatever the case, these are just scratching the surface of all the things to be thankful for in this world.
⠀⠀
1. Music
2. Your cozy place
3. An outfit that makes you feel good
4. Access to the internet
5. Right here, right now (deep breath)
6. Friends and family
7. A good book
8. Fresh food
9. Fresh air
10. Doing something kind for a stranger
BONUS 11. That beautiful places exist in the world (see picture)
⠀⠀
Today, I am doubly grateful for #11. Just looking at pictures of beautiful places sets my heart to dreaming.
⠀⠀
👉🏼What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?👈🏼
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to wish me happy birthday on Monday.
⠀
This year, I’d like to work on my photography skills. Being up in Sedona last week inspired me to get back to learning my camera. When I’m in a beautiful place, I want to capture it so that when I look back, I can remember exactly what it was like.
⠀
Do you set personal goals on your birthdays?
C H E E R S to T H I R T Y T H R E E years! 🎈 C H E E R S to
T H I R T Y  T H R E E years! 🎈
⠀
This year has not been ideal to say the least. Lots of anxiety, trips cancelled, family’s new babies not snuggled & new daily frustrations.
⠀
Amidst all of it, I’ve found a deep and happy peace. I am surrounded and supported by the most amazing people. I am finally unafraid to present myself as who I am (although at times it may be hard to describe!).
⠀⠀
Thanks for being here, right now. I hope you’ll join me as I twirl my way through the next 12 months. Cheers! 🥂
⠀
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Birds flying high, you know how I feel Sun in the Birds flying high, you know how I feel
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
⠀
And I’m feelin’ good.
⠀
Can’t stop posting Sedona content and I’m not sure I want to. 🤩 Can you blame me?
⠀
Hope y’all have the most amazing weekend. My mom is visiting and we’re having a little girls shopping day for my upcoming birthday on Monday. 😆
⠀
📸: We hiked Cathedral Rock in the dark at 5AM to watch the sunrise from the top. Full Sedona blog post coming soon!
Get moving! Every next level of your life will dem Get moving! Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you. You can rise up from anything. You can recreate yourself as many times as you damn well please.
⠀⠀⠀
Learn new skills, think new thoughts, choose to be the catalyst to the next, best version of yourself. All that matters is that you decide & begin.
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