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Want to make your kids feel special?
Send them a little note. I love sending notes in my boys’ packed lunches. It’s just a little something special to let them know I’m thinking of them while they are off at school.
Some have fantastic trivia info others have little “love notes” from mom. Either way, my kids feel very special when I send them a note. Ok, ok. Sometimes I send them a post it.
You know what else makes my daughter feel special? When I send her something different in her lunch box… like quinoa. It’s a fun change from our usual rice or pasta lunch.
It’s true. Haven’t you heard? Quinoa isn’t just for dinner… it’s also great inside the lunch box! This recipe is courtesy of our 8 Week Gluten Free School Lunch Plan.
Doesn’t this recipe look delicious? Now, if your kids could only see how much love went into their lunchbox!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup minced carrots
- 1/4 cup green peas
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook quinoa: bring water to a boil, pour quinoa. Reduce heat to a low/simmer until water has been absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- Pour cooked quinoa into a mixing bowl, and chill in refrigerator until cold (about 30 minutes).
- Remove quinoa from fridge and stir in the red bell pepper, red onion, curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, carrots, and peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.
*Also featuring this post over at the Queen of Quinoa link party.
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I like and shared as well. These are very cute. I love sending little notes with my boys and their lunches.
I already liked momables and have now liked lunchbox love. What a cute idea.
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thank you Lisa!
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I like both and shared on facebook but I dont have a twitter to share on! Hopefully sharing on facebook will enter me in the drawing! whether or not I’m eligable for the contest, thanks for all the info and tips!
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