Thai Infusion

Today was my first day of Clinical 2- which means I completed Clinical 1 last week! Woo hoo!

Early this morning, I missed the bus which meant I got a little extra cardio in bright and early and decided to walk home from the hospital too. I got about 60 minutes in and some fresh air!

After work today I took Luna on a walk around the  river, then came home to make Thai Fried Quinoa and thai turkey meatballs! 

Thai Fried Quinoa (adapted from peas and thank you)

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp. of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 tbsp. of Bragg’s amino acids(gluten free)
• 1 tsp. of agave nectar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cilantro, minced
• lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

• Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and add quinoa, stirring every minute or so until quinoa is toasted.
• Combine light coconut milk and broth and add to quinoa.
• Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with of oil and place over medium-high heat. Add green onion and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes.
• Add peas & carrots,and 1/3 cup of cilantro and sauté for an additional minute.
• Then the amino acids and agave nectar and mix thoroughly.
• Make a hole in the middle of the skillet and add the egg and scramble.
• Add quinoa to the skillet and cook for 2-4 minutes or until slightly crispy.
• Serve and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Thai Turkey Meatballs

• 1 lbs. of ground turkey(94%)
• 1 tbsp. of rooster sauce
• piece of toasted Udi’s
• egg
• 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder
• 1/3 cup of cilantro

Preheat oven to 400F. Place toast and cilantro in a food processor and pulse until fine. Mix together the breadcrumb mixture, turkey, egg, garlic, and rooster sauce into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Form the meat mixture into golf ball sized balls. Place balls, one inch apart, on a sheet pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. 

A winner dinner in my book!

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