This post is a sponsored post written by me
on behalf of Success®. One box of Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa
was provided to facilitate this recipe.
It's
unreal how quickly time is going by! My little baby is now almost one-year-old
and each day I'm just hoping to keep up with her rapid growth and sassy
attitude. One day she is learning a new word, the next she's toddling around
the room and giggling at me as she soars by with her walker.
Honestly, she's really learning something new each second and it's amazing
and bittersweet to watch. This little girl is one smart cookie and she keeps me
on my toes, constantly.
Being
a mom is my greatest blessing, but it's also SUPER time consuming, ya know like
a 24/7 "job" type of deal... as I'm sure my fellow mama friends
recognize! I'm not complaining about her taking up a lot of my time either, I
just wish I had more of it to spend with her. With that said, I'm trying to
find ways to make more time for family and today I want to share three of those
tips.
1.
Spend less time on electronics - Sometimes this is easier said than done, but
log out of your messenger and take a deep breath without posting on social media
for a little. It's nice to step away from your phone, computer, tablet, tv,
etc... and just connect with one another. From playing in our little reading
corner to having a blast trying to run around outside, being present with
Delainey has been a real priority for me lately and I think we both enjoy the
"extra" time it feels like it gives us.
2.
Stick to a schedule - While paying attention to time seems to be a nuisance to
those of us that need more of it, I've noticed sticking to a schedule really does
seem to help keep me in the moment. Knowing when activities are happening
doesn't just make you less anxious about what events are coming, it's good to
stick to a schedule for a child's sake too. Getting overly tired, having a late
lunch, or not getting in enough play time can make even the sweetest peach a
little sour. So make a daily schedule, including strict eating, nap and bed
times and stick to it!
3.
My last tip, but certainly not the least important: Cook at home with Success®Tri-Color 100% Quinoa! - I'm not just talking about making great
recipes, I'm referring to the 100% whole grain, gluten free, Tri-color Quinoa
blend from Success! With a light fluffy texture and a slightly nutty flavor,
Success Quinoa is the perfect, wholesome addition to some of your favorite
recipes. What makes Success time saving? It's easy to cook in just 10
minutes and it makes the perfect ingredient, especially in the recipe I've
included below.
These Stuffed Black Bean Quinoa Peppers are the bomb! They are packed full of flavor and are protein rich, the perfect meal to serve any time - such a success!
Stuffed Black Bean Quinoa Peppers
For
this recipe you will need:
3
bell peppers
3
cups of water
3
cups of vegetable broth
2
bags of Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa
2
tbsp olive oil
1
cup red onion
1
15oz can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
1
heaping tbsp tomato paste
1/2
tbsp cumin
1/2
tbsp garlic powder
1/2
tbsp chili powder
Black
pepper and salt to taste
Vegan
Cheese (optional, but delicious)
1 avocado
3 tbsp cilantro
1 1/2 fresh squeezed lime
1 scallion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup water
salt to taste
Rub
3 bell peppers lightly with olive oil, roast that colorful rainbow of tasty on
the top rack of the oven, stem up, at about 450 degrees for around 8 minutes.
Turn peppers on side after 2-3 minutes and onto other side after another 2
minutes. Pull these out, set them aside to cool, and turn your oven down to 350
degrees.
In a medium sauce pan, add 3 cups of water and 3 cups of vegetable broth, then submerge 2 bags of Success and bring to a nice boil.
Once boiling, let cook for the recommended 10 minutes.
While
your delicious quinoa is cooking, add 2 tbsp olive oil to a medium sized pan
and saute 1 cup of red onion until translucent.
Turn
heat to low and add the black bean, tomato paste, cumin, garlic, and chili
powder, as well as black pepper and salt to taste! Stir occasionally until
quinoa is finished cooking in broth.
Next
up, you'll need to start the avocado dressing. You'll begin by adding one
avocado, cut into cubes, into a food processor, then add in cilantro, lime,
scallions, garlic cloves, olive oil, water, and salt! Blend all together until
smooth then refrigerate this tasty saucy goodness until later.
Now,
remove quinoa from broth with a fork! Cut the bag open and empty the quinoa
into the pan with the seasoned black beans. Simmer with a lid on for 5 minutes
to fuse flavors.
Cut
the stems off the peppers and clean out the seeds, now cut each pepper in half
vertically.
Lay
pepper halves on their sides and stuff each with the tasty Success quinoa
blend!
Add
vegan cheese and cook in oven on middle rack at 350 degrees for 7 minutes, or
until melted.
Drizzle
avocado dressing on top and ENJOY because... Success is in the bag!®
This
recipe is so easy to make and so incredibly delicious, it's one I keep coming
back to over and over again. The best part is, I love using Success quinoa
inside of salads, mixed with our veggies, or sometimes just by itself with
cilantro and lime! What's your favorite way to snack on Success? How do you try
to "make time" in your life? I'd love to hear it in the comments!
This post is a sponsored post written by me
on behalf of Success®.
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