If you are a new THM, "E Meals" can seem a bit... uh... "Terrifying"!
When I first came to Trim Healthy Mama, E meals were not so easy to figure out. Having come from years of "low-carb" dieting, the idea of intentionally creating a meal that revolved around protein and carbs (shudder!) made my heart race, my palms sweaty, and my knees weak!
Ok, so while that may be a tad melodramatic, perhaps you can relate?
For those struggling with the addition of carbs, please let me reassure you... There is no need to fear healthy, slow-burning carbs! Your body is designed to use them, and they are necessary (I repeat, they are NECESSARY) for good health!
While this meal takes a bit of work, you will find the preparation quick and relatively simple - The luxury of a crock pot meal is delightful... but this can easily be made in a cast iron Dutch oven (changes to cooking time, of course) and I often make a similar dish in my cast iron skillet... but let's address this Crock-Pot version for today!
Ok, so while that may be a tad melodramatic, perhaps you can relate?
For those struggling with the addition of carbs, please let me reassure you... There is no need to fear healthy, slow-burning carbs! Your body is designed to use them, and they are necessary (I repeat, they are NECESSARY) for good health!
While this meal takes a bit of work, you will find the preparation quick and relatively simple - The luxury of a crock pot meal is delightful... but this can easily be made in a cast iron Dutch oven (changes to cooking time, of course) and I often make a similar dish in my cast iron skillet... but let's address this Crock-Pot version for today!
| INGREDIENTS: 5-6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 15oz cans of Organic Stewed Tomatoes 4 C hot Water 2 TBS Organic Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base 2 C Organic Tru-Roots Quinoa (dry) 1 C Lundberg Wild Blend Rice (dry) 4 medium yellow Onions, peeled and sliced 1 bulb Garlic, peeled and minced 5-6 stalks Celery, sliced 2 tsp Ground Curry Powder 1 tsp Swanson Organic Chinese 5 Spice THM Himalayan Mineral Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) |  |
DIRECTIONS:
     | 1. Layer 3 of the 4 onions on the bottom of your crock-pot. 2. Layer chicken breasts on top of the onion slices. 3. Rinse your quinoa thoroughly, unless you are using a variety which does not need additional rinsing. The white quinoa is a better choice than the red, as it seems to be milder in flavor. Not sure how to rinse your quinoa without making a huge mess? See tutorial at bottom of this page... 4. Add quinoa, wild rice, stewed tomatoes, remaining onion, water, spoonfuls of chicken broth, curry, salt and pepper to crock-pot. Stir, just a bit, to mix the bouillon around. *Retain your celery until the last hour of cooking. Set crock-pot on "high" temperature for 4 - 6 hours, or on "low" for 8 hours. Stir gently once or twice during cooking to make sure all ingredients are well-incorporated. 5. THE LAST HOUR or so, add your sliced celery and stir to mix into broth. When cooked through, this can be served alone, or with a wonderful green salad! Follow up with a Cottage Berry Whip, if you like! A great meal for brisk weather... and DELICIOUS as leftovers - So take some with you for lunch tomorrow! |
HOW TO EASILY RINSE QUINOA!
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