Recipes for Quinoa Cups

Ingredients

• 4 expired quinoa cups
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a food processor, add the expired quinoa cups and pulse until they become a fine crumb-like texture.
2. In a large bowl, combine the processed quinoa cups, almond butter, honey, shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
5. Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Once chilled, the energy balls are ready to be enjoyed as a nutritious snack.

Ingredients

• 4 slightly expired quinoa cups
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and add the slightly expired quinoa cups. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the quinoa cups have softened and absorbed some of the broth.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 expired quinoa cups
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
2. Break apart the expired quinoa cups into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
5. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!