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Detox Green Rolls
Chilled, these beauties make a refreshing snack. You’ll find yourself whipping them up whether you are cleansing or not! Prep tip: After detox, add some good fats with a strip of avocado in each roll. View recipe.
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Lemony Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quinoa stands in for traditional bulgur in this gluten-free grain salad. Like the original, it’s packed with parsley, which detoxes the kidneys and prevents water retention. The light, lemony dressing loosens mucus and draws toxins from the liver. View recipe.
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Black Bean Burgers
Possibly the best veggie burger we’ve ever had! Serve with sweet potato fries and your choice of pesto, horseradish aioli, melted cheese, goat cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato. View recipe.
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Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad
Pack with: whole-grain crackers or breadsticks. Drink: flavored sparkling water. Prep tip: Easy to modify; just add any crisp vegetables you have on hand (zucchini and fresh chilies are good). View recipe.
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Easy Kale Chips
Enjoy nutrient-rich kale chips for breakfast under scrambled eggs or brown rice, tucked into a lunchbox, ground up and sprinkled over popcorn, or as an accompaniment to any dinner or midnight movie. View recipe.
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Cashew Curry with Kale and Quinoa
This delicious vegan curry features cashews, fresh vegetables, and bright, exotic flavors. View recipe.
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Gluten-Free Apricot Scones
These scones freeze well and taste even better the next day, warmed for 30 seconds in a microwave. Serve with apricot jam or honey. View recipe.
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Quinoa and Pecan Salad with Dried Cranberries
This hearty salad has a zesty combination of textures and contrasting flavors. Plus, it's loaded with fiber and nutrients. View recipe.
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Warm Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad
This gluten-free, vegetarian recipe for warm quinoa and roasted vegetable salad is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. View recipe.
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Gluten-Free Orange Banana Bread with Pecans
Serve this awesome gluten-free bread as is, or with a smear of apple butter. To toast pecans, scatter on a baking sheet and toast at 350 degrees on middle oven rack for about 8–12 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned; cool completely, and then chop. Be sure to bake bread until it’s completely firm. View recipe.
From refreshing detox rolls to comforting gluten-free bread and delicious new ways to use quinoa, we highlight the recipes that our readers have chosen as their favorites in '12!