The Winner! And a great quinoa recipe.

And we have a winner!

Last night the kids and I got dressed in our best rainy Sunday afternoon clothes and shot a special video to pick the winner of the Smells Like Fitness 100th post giveaway. (I may or may not have brushed my hair prior to the shoot.)

Winner! from Susan Hobbs on Vimeo.

That was fun! Thanks to everyone who entered. We'll have to do that again sometime!

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Instead of a full nutrition tip this morning, I'm going to give you a recipe for Quinoa pilaf with cranberries and almonds that is Out. Of. This. World. I have fixed it twice, and can't get enough of it. It came from the Whole Foods recipes website, which is fantastic. I have found recipes on that site that have become staples around here. 

Here's the recipe:

Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds

Serves 6

Quinoa is naturally wheat and gluten free and is a good source of complete protein for vegans and vegetarians. Try it in this quick and flavorful pilaf.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
1 small red onion, chopped 
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (I use one cup of chicken broth and one cup of water)
1/2 teaspoon salt 
2/3 cup dried cranberries 
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Method

Heat oil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add quinoa and toast, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in broth and salt and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries, cover again and continue to cook until liquid is completely absorbed and quinoa is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Toss with almonds and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 5oz/140g-wt.): 220 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 32g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 6g protein

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