Keith's Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

So again, chef turned massage therapist Keith Matherly, is sharing one of his favorite recipes with us. Taking something simple and turning it into a culinary work or art! Well, not really. But it is a wonderful summer dish that is sure to satisfy on these hot summer days. -Lisa

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is detox type salad that is not off-putting like army-green smoothies. It has a wonderful nutty flavor that compliments vegetables. Make any changes you deem necessary. Quinoa is a complete protein and contains all 8 essential amino acids. Makes for a great main course or side dish!-Keith

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad 

Serves: 8

Prep time: 30 minutes

2 cups water or vegetable stock

1 clove of garlic crushed

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1 large red onion, diced

1 large green bell pepper, diced

½ cup chopped kalamata olives

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

¼ cup chives, chopped

½ teaspoon salt (optional)

2/3 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1) In a saucepan bring stock to a boil, add garlic and quinoa  and stir 

reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and 

the liquid has been absorbed. Roughly 15-20 minutes.

2) Gently fold in the remaining ingredients until evenly mixed. 

3) Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

4) This can  be made  2-3 days prior.

Chicken & Spinach Burgers

I don't know about you? but when I can combine two good things and make something even better, I am all for it. Our massage therapist and former Chef shares with us chicken and spinach burgers. Just in time to throw them on the grill.-Lisa

Chicken & Spinach Burgers a healthier and nice alternative for burgers. Use either chicken or substitute turkey in  its place. Both will give you a very flavorful and moist burger. Add delicious toppings like tomato, avocado, red onion, salsa and a mayonnaise-mustard blend. Enjoy-Keith

Chicken Spinach Burgers

Makes: 8-3oz. burgers 

Prep time: 15 minutes

5 oz. baby spinach (roughly ½ bag)

16 oz. ground chicken or turkey (white meat or dark meat)

1 heaping tablespoon of Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon of powdered ranch dressing mix

1/3 cup dried tart cherries (opt. chopped)

1/3 cup shredded parmesan or any Italian-blend cheese

1) Sauté spinach in 1 teaspoon of  olive oil, add more if needed

Until limp (a term most men do not like to hear) and let cool.

2)  In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix by hand thoroughly.

3) Lightly oil shaped  patties and grill over medium heat, about 6-8 minutes a side

Or until thoroughly cooked to 165 degrees.

4) Optional top with cheese and melt.

5) Serve with mayo-mustard blend on pretzel rolls.

To schedule an appointment with Keith at Healing In Motion, PLLC 

call 734-913-4816 or email: therapy@healing-in-motion.com

10 Years Therapist Owned & Operated

Welcome to our blog.Healing In Motion has been providing hands on treatments in the modality of the John F. Barnes Approach since May 2005!! Myself, Lisa Wiley, have been owner of Healing In Motion since June 1, 2010. Making today my 5 year anniversary! I think it is about time I got this blog up and running?

All clinic staff at Healing In Motion are trained to treat a variety of diagnoses, often we get people that have failed to yield improvement in the traditional therapy setting. Here, they find a different approach that gives them long awaited relief.

Through this blog, I hope you will find that we are of the non intimidating type. Like you, we like finding a morsel of information online that can enhance our lives. In future posts you will find some self treatment techniques, designed to contribute to your recovery from training too hard or sitting at your computer into the wee hours of the night. Keith Matherly, our esteemed Chef turned massage therapist (John F. Barnes trained as well), will also be sharing some of his favorite recipes. We may not change the world but if we manage to bring small changes to you and your life we will be grateful to be a part of that.

Enjoy.