Tortilla Soup

This my quick healthy version of tortilla soup. You can add less quinoa or more water to make it more soupy but I like to make it more hearty and this way it travels well.

Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 lb zucchini, chopped (yum lots of zucchini!)
1/2 onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
1 28oz can diced tomatoes with juice
3 cups water
1 veggie bouillion cube
1 cup raw quinoa
1/2 bunch cilantro,minced
juice of 1 lime

Add garlic,carrots,onion and bell pepper to a large pot before turning on the stove.

 Turn to medium low and saute for 5 minutes. Add zucchini, can of tomatoes, water, bouillon cube and quinoa.

Turn to high and boil (I left mine uncovered) for 20 minutes. Add cilantro and lime. Enjoy!

Pineapple Salsa

This tropical treat is great with some tortilla chips or on top of grilled fish

 Ingredients:
1 fresh pineapple, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper to taste

Combine everything in a bowl and enjoy!