Recipes: Cumin Raisin Quinoa + Smokey Greens Wrap

I will be giving a healthy cooking demo tomorrow at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and wanted to share the two recipes we will be cooking up! Both fresh, delicious and nutritious.....



Cumin Raisin Quinoa (keen-wa)
serves 4-6


1C quinoa
2C veggie broth/water
1T cumin
1/4c golden raisins
1 small yellow onion, diced
olive oil
s+p
fresh cilantro for garnish


saute onions in oil until translucent
add cumin and stir to coat
add quinoa + raisins
add water/broth and bring to boil
reduce heat + let simmer 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed (quinoa will have a translucent 'tail' when done)
stir in cilantro





Smokey Greens Wrap
makes 4-6 wraps


1 small butternut squash, peeled + cubed
1 large bunch kale, stems removed
1/2 small red onion
1T cumin
1T smoked paprika
s+p
olive oil
goat cheese
chipotle mayo (see recipe below)
large tortillas


-toss butternut squash in olive oil and season with salt + pepper
-roast at 400˚F until just tender


-heat olive oil in large pan
-saute onions until translucent
-add cumin + smoked paprika and toast until fragrant
-tear kale into pieces and toss into pan with onion mixture, continuing to stir frequently until kale is wilted
-add as much butternut squash as you'd like (you can freeze the rest, if you don't use it all) and toss to combine and just heated thru
-allow mixture to cool


-place 1T chipotle mayo on one side of tortilla
-add filling and goat cheese
-wrap and eat (may be served hot or cold)

Chipotle Mayo

makes 1C

1 chipotle + 1T adobo sauce from small can

1C good quality mayo (or homemade)

add all ingredients into blender and puree

adjust spiciness by adding more chipotle or more mayo, according to preference.

Color should be a light orangey-pink