Cha Cha Bowl

This recipe came from Jeanetteshealthyliving.com, but I did adapt if by making it vegan, as well as changing a few of the ingredients around. This meal is fabulous. It is so light and nutritious, while being hearty and packed with flavor at the same time. I know I say you must try all my recipes I post, but this one, you must try.  I recommend you soak your quinoa and beans to reduce the lectin content.
Cha Cha Bowl

Ingredients for Pineapple and Zuchinni Salsa
1 zuchinni shredded with peel
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 c. pineapple tidbits
1/4 c. chopped scallion
2 T. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 garlic, clove minced
1 T. red wine vinegar
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1/4 tsp. salt
Combine all together in bowl and mix thoroughly.

Fresh Tomato Salsa
2 c. fresh tomatoes, chopped with seeds and pulp removed.
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. jalepeno pepper, minced
1.4 c. chopped cucumber, peel removed
2 T. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/8 tsp, salt
1 T. lime juice
Combine all together

-Quinoa, cooked in vegetable broth for flavor, and salt/pepper and evoo for flavor
-Black beans
-Chopped Avocado, optional

In a bowl,  add about 1 c. of cooked quinoa. Add a scoop of cooked black beans, then add pineapple and zuchinni mixture, as well as fresh tomato mixture on top.
You may substitute rice for quinoa.