Quinoa Butternut Squash Soup

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh oregano (also used some fresh rosemary)
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 cups chicken broth/vegetable broth
1 can (14-oz) stewed tomatoes
2-3 cups chopped butternut squash
2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 cups chopped fresh spinach (you don't have to have the spinach although we like it)


Saute chopped onions, oregano, and garlic in butter. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
Add the tomatoes, butternut squash, and quinoa. Simmer for 15 minutes until the squash is tender and quinoa is cooked. Add pepper and more flavor if needed. Stir in the spinach. Cook 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

PS Sometimes I have added a link or two of turkey sausage but if your broth is flavorful you don't need the meat...

Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal

CINNAMON QUINOA CEREAL

1 cup milk 
1 cup water 
1 cup rinsed quinoa
1/2 tsp cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick



Combine milk, water, cinnamon stick and quinoa in a medium saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Take quinoa off the heat and let stand covered 5 minutes.

Top with roasted nuts, fresh fruit and honey or agave.