Summer meals? New recipes that are light, fresh and perfect for warmer weather @SanJTamari #sponsored

Spring is here and I am always looking for some lighter recipes to keep things fun for lunch and ways to prep ahead for a fast dinner. My family loves to try new recipes but it can be a challenge when you have 2 hungry girls and one hungry vegetarian husband. San-J really makes it easy for any home cook because they have options that add fast flavor for whatever kinds of recipes you like. San-J has a line of premium, gluten-free, Non-GMO Asian Cooking Sauces that make it fun to create new recipes all year long. The healthy and delicious sauces from San-J add just the right flavor and they are gluten-free too. 

These  gluten-free, Non-GMO Asian Cooking Sauces really let you turn up the heat and keep things interesting without a lot of work. Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen during the summer? San-J just launched some yummy new recipes courtesy of Amie Valpone that help brings salads and wraps up a notch with taste and flavor. One of the newest recipes features turmeric for an extra healthy kick. Keep it cool on a hot day with Orange Turmeric Wild Rice Salad bursting with citrus flavor. I tried these delicious Mini Black Rice Bites that you can easily bake in a muffin tin yesterday and they were a huge hit. Think about it, everyone will be envious of your lunch! Or why not create some of your own recipes using these Non-GMO sauces?

 

Mini Black Rice Bites

Ingredients:

4 large eggs 
1/2 cup cooked black rice 
3 ounces baby spinach chopped 
2 Tablespoons&amp
3 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 
5 ounce package soft goat cheese 
1/4 teaspoon sea salt 
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
2 Tablespoons San-J Orange Sauce
2 Tablespoons San-J Tamari Soy Sauce for dipping

Cooking Instructions

Servings: 10
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add in cooked black rice, fresh spinach, San-J Orange Sauce, fresh basil, goat cheese, sea salt and pepper. Stir to combine. 
Divide mixture among 10 muffin cups in the prepared muffin tin.
Place stuffed muffin tins in the oven; cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven; set aside to cool for 5 minutes before removing from muffin tins; serve with San-J Tamari Soy Sauce for dipping. 
*Alternatively, add 1 Tablespoon of San-J Tamari Soy Sauce into the rice mixture along with the other ingredients instead of serving 2 Tablespoons of Tamari for dipping.

Sweet 'n Tangy Turmeric Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

½ cup Quinoa

¼ teaspoon Ground turmeric

2 tablespoons Raw cashews

1 Broccoli head, cut into small florets

1 cup Red cabbage, finely chopped

2 tablespoons San-J Sweet & Tangy Sauce

¼ teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes

Sea salt, to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon Coconut flakes

1 teaspoon Fresh orange zest

Cooking Instructions Servings: 4

Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Add the turmeric to the cooking water and mix well.Toast the coconut flakes in the oven for 5 minutes or until toasted on the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside.Toast the cashews in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.Steam the broccoli in a medium pot with a steamer basket for 8-10 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and bright green.In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the toasted cashews, broccoli, cabbage, San-J Sweet & Tangy Sauce, cayenne pepper, sea salt and pepper; toss to combine. Garnish with coconut flakes and orange zest and serve immediately. "gluten-disclaimer"> * The Gluten Free recipes that appear in this website incorporate a variety of San-J's products that are Certified Gluten Free. Please be sure to consider the other ingredients to make sure they comply with your dietary needs and restrictions.

Are you ready to make all of those delicious recipes?  You can pick up the whole selection of San-J sauces in your local grocery store.  You can find even more recipes on the San-J website. There are so many that look totally delicious...make it easy though and do what I did. Choose one or two of these delicious recipes featuring San-J and try them for yourself. You can always save the post or pin any of the recipes to make on another day.  Let me know how the recipes turn out....San-J makes it easy and tasty every time. Don't forget to follow San-J on Facebook and Twitter to get the scoop on promotions, coupons and new recipes.   

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