Seasonal Feast - Part 2
Apr 27
It’s a good time to be at Acti…
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 27th, 2012 | | No Comments »

It’s a good time to be at Active Endpoints #activevos #cloudextend

Apr 27
In a company meeting, hearing …
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 27th, 2012 | | No Comments »

In a company meeting, hearing more about #activevos #bpms and #cloudextend. More business user involvement!

Apr 27
Cloud Extend for Salesforce cu…
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Cloud Extend for Salesforce customer success story – incredible results! http://t.co/uEC4KR2Q

Apr 26
@MPAtha Great quote, I love it…
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 26th, 2012 | | No Comments »

@MPAtha Great quote, I love it. Be in the moment!

Apr 25
In DC? Stop by #Cloudforce to …
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 25th, 2012 | | No Comments »

In DC? Stop by #Cloudforce to see how #CloudExtend (booth 23) automates sales processes + increases productivity. Flying monkeys for all!

Apr 24
@fairfieldpatch @TwoBootsBpt K…
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 24th, 2012 | | No Comments »

@fairfieldpatch @TwoBootsBpt Keep meaning to go here, thanks for the reminder!

Apr 24
@skemsley It’s that time of ye…
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 24th, 2012 | | No Comments »

@skemsley It’s that time of year for you! Sounds good, I will check his cal and your cal and get back to you. Happy travels!

Apr 24
@skemsley Great! Let me know i…
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 24th, 2012 | | No Comments »

@skemsley Great! Let me know if you’d like a quick live demo and Q&A with Michael. Happy to schedule. Hope you’re doing well!

Apr 24
@skemsley @ActiveVOS Thanks fo…
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Recipes on 04 24th, 2012 | | No Comments »

@skemsley @ActiveVOS Thanks for the tweet! Did you see the IDN review? http://t.co/GfTKaR3W

Apr 2
Broccoli-Quinoa Bites
posted by: Sonal S. Rajan in Kid Friendly, Vegetarian on 04 2nd, 2012 | | 2 Comments »

Broccoli-Quinoa BitesWhen my husband and I started our 20-month old on grains around nine or ten months, quinoa was one of the grains of choice. It’s easy to digest, super healthy and easy to hide. At that time, I would grind it into a powder and then cook it before serving it to her. But once she started eating more solid food, I began including it in her daily yogurt (or “agoo,” as she calls it). To see my basic quinoa recipe, click here.

I had been wanting to try some sort of broccoli-cheese patty for Kiran since she seemed to like those flavors. As I was tossing ingredients into the bowl, my husband suggested adding quinoa to bump up the nutritional value (she is a vegetarian). So I did. Brilliant!

Kiran did eat these, once. I need to try them again with her. But in the meantime, my husband and I ended up eating them over a few weeks for lunches. They freeze well; reheat them directly from the freezer in the microwave for 40 seconds or so. Serve them with marinara, ranch dressing, mayo spiced with chipotle, Trader Joe’s Greek-style feta dressing…whatever you want or eat them plain. These could also make great little appetizers!

Broccoli-Quinoa Bites

- 1 16 oz package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, steamed and drained (I use Trader Joe’s organic version; you can also use one lb of fresh broccoli, steamed and drained)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (homemade or store-bought – I use Trader Joe’s organic breadcrumbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or onion powder)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (see basic recipe here)

Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix the breadcrumbs with the salt, garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small bowl; set aside. In a food processor, finely chop the broccoli but be careful not to over-process so it’s a mush. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, both cheeses and quinoa; stir to combine. Add the seasoned breadcrumbs and stir to combine. Finally, add the beaten eggs and stir well to combine.

Using your hands, form small patties and lay on the baking sheet. (I used a medium-sized cookie scoop and then flattened with my hands to make evenly sized patties.) Bake for 15 minutes and then turn over the patties, baking for another 10 minutes. Serve warm.

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