The City Club Healthy Lifestyle

In this first installment of The City Club Health & Fitness series, Executive Chef Michael Munoz demonstrates the proper technique for exercising the Quads. Chef Munoz strives for an overall approach to healthful living and is eager to share the benefits of his 15 years experience as a personal trainer. Please e-mail Chef Michael if you have questions pertaining to this healthy lifestyle fitness segment. Michael.Munoz@cityclubsf.com

City Club Quinoa

Scallion Quinoa
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
¾ cup diced onion
3 Garlic Cloves Minced
2 Cups Quinoa
2 ½ cups Chicken Broth
1 Bunch Green Onion-Sliced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Olive oil for sauté
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sauté onions and garlic till translucent. Add Quinoa to pan and lightly toast, add a little

more olive oil if needed. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover tightly and place in oven for 20-25 minutes. The quinoa will be done when the grains look like they have little strings hanging from them. Take out of oven, let cool slightly and season with salt and pepper. Add green onions and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Mix and enjoy!

Healthy Lifestyle Tips from Chef Munoz

Many of you do not realize that our Executive Chef, Michael Muñoz, is not only dedicated to serving the most healthful of foods, he is also a dedicated personal trainer. Here are some culinary tips on how to prepare a tasty dish of Quinoa. In future blog spots Michael will also provided us with an instruction video for an exercise technique that will help you towards the goal of developing a healthy, active lifestyle.