Beautiful Quinoa Salad with Grilled Veggies.
The times they are a'changin' sang Bob Dylan. The whole wide world is rising up, clamoring for change, for justice, for respect and compassion for all human beings- black, brown, indigenous, (and yes, white), young and old, fragile and strong, quiet and fierce, timid and brave, burdened and free. Let us take a breath and listen, learn, empathize, grow, support, love and take care of one another.
History can teach us how we got here. Truth has the power to enlighten us, if we face it, honestly, with humility and empathy. Understanding another person's experience and perspective, their challenges and their pain, is a first step toward healing, toward a better, shared future.
So let's come together and make the world kinder, less cynical, more equitable, just, and safe- not just for some, but for everyone (as the song goes). Let's ask Why? instead of assuming we know. Let's listen instead of defending our own position. Let's do our homework and uncover the history, the causes and effects, the inherited fears and assumptions we all make each and every day- that may not even be true.
Being human means we have a head and a heart.
We can change, change our mind, choose the higher Good, shun the cynical, do the right thing, take a stand for compassion. We can uplift, we can share, we can teach.
And we can respect one another. And from that mutual respect, we all benefit.
With Love + Peace + Justice + Kindness + Empathy,
ON TO THE RECIPE::
Everyone loves a good old fashioned barbecue, or a family backyard picnic. The smoky summer scent of charred goodies grilling. Lemonade chilling. Badminton birdies sailing. The crack of croquet balls. The last pink of June daylight. Punching lids on firefly jars. It's the stuff of a midsummer night's dream.
But if you need to be on a gluten-free diet- or if you happen to be vegan- or allergic to wheat- barbecues can be a tad less than convivial. Those mysterious grilling sauces and marinades (so often containing wheat-laced soy sauce). Those gluten-rich fluffy hot dog buns. All those meaty manly burgers and boiled egg dotted salads.
What's a gluten-free vegan to do?
Munch on lettuce?
Don't worry, Babycakes. I've got your back.
How about a light and summery quinoa salad with grilled corn, fresh parsley, lemon, and chopped mint topped with smoky grilled veggies- velvety red onion, sliced zucchini, charred bell peppers, portobello mushrooms, tender-crisp asparagus and butter soft eggplant?
A veritable vegan feast.
Gluten-free.
Fabulous.
