Healthy Quinoa Recipe for Weight Loss

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

salmon

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still offers protein.

Cook the quinoa in 2 cups of filtered water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.

Let quinoa cool to room temperature.

Cook the salmon fillets for 4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat (total of 8 minutes).

In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, crushed garlic, feta cheese, and fresh basil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

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