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Here’s my recipe for a great affordable healthy lunch using only a few simple ingredients. Quinoa is one of the healthiest foods: a complete protein which also contains numerous vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Take a look at my money saving recipe of the week which uses quinoa, vegetables, and a few spices! This recipe is convenient, quick, healthy, and most importantly delicious!

Ingredients 

• Quinoa
• Broccoli Florets
• Black olives
• Red Onion
• Salsa or pico de gallo
• Hot sauce
• Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning
• Basil and Cilantrol (fresh or dry)

Instructions

On the side, chop the broccoli, black olives, and onion (about 1/2 cup of the mixed veggies)

• Cook 1 cup of Quinoa (I usually pick up a bag at Trader Joe’s for about $4).

• After the Quinoa has been cooked, add the mixed vegetables.

• Next, I sprinkle just a few spoons of Pico De Gallo (or fresh diced tomatoes) on top. Then, I top it off with a few dabs of hot pepper and mix in the spices. You can also crunch up some blue corn tortilla chips or eat them on the side for a little crunch.

Assuming you don’t already have any of the ingredients, it will cost you about $15 to purchase all of them.However, you will have lunch for at least a week! Not bad!

This is the perfect lunch recipe for vegetarians and vegans to get in all your protein and vitamins. It is also a great gluten-free option!