Divas Gettin' Down (Dropping these Pounds)

On World Vegetarian Day, most people aren't willing to trade in their turkey for tofurkey. Luckily, you can still reap the benefits of vegetarianism by trying flexitarianism on for size.

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Chef Meg's protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

Although commonly considered a grain, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is actually a seed that is rich in protein. It has an interesting texture, often described as fluffy, slightly crunchy, and even creamy. Quinoa is a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids, making it a great choice for vegetarians and those who don't eat a lot of meat.

NOTE: Because quinoa is a seed, it contains more fat and calories than a similar volume of rice or another grain. Full Recipe

 

• Calories Burned: 7,553,027,266
• Pounds Lost: 9,992,843
• Cups Water Drank: 231,010,547
• SparkAmerica Minutes: 1,112,897,860