Knowledge Drop | True or False: Quinoa is one of the only plant-based proteins in the world that contains all 9 essential amino acids.

TRUE! Quinoa is one of the only plant-based proteins in the world that contains all 9 essential amino acids. Known as the building blocks of life, amino acids are organic compounds that your body uses for various processes, such as building muscle + regulating your immune system. Your body can only obtain these 9 essential amino acids through your diet, which is why this meal is so essential!

Heating Instructions

Sauté in lightly oiled pan over med. heat until spinach is slightly wilted. Stir in Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette, then remove from heat + top w/ Cashew “Feta.” Enjoy!

Ingredients

MEDLEY: asparagus, peppers, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, red onion, spinach, quinoa, evoo, lemon, paprika, garlic, onion, cumin. CASHEW “FETA”: cashews, lemon, apple cider vin, capers, red pepper, salt, nutritional yeast. SUNDRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE: tomato, red wine vin., red onion, ancho pepper, chive, mustard seeds, parsley, thyme, smoked paprika, distilled vin, honey, evoo, pink himalayan salt.

  

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