Sky Lakes Medical Center | Live Smart | Spring 2018

Quinoa and black bean salad Makes 6 servings. Ingredients ½ cup dry quinoa 1½ cups water 1½ tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon ground coriander (dried cilantro seeds) 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 medium scallions, minced 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups tomato, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 fresh green chilies (or to taste), minced Black pepper, to taste EAT FRESH Find more healthy, tasty recipes at skylakes.org/recipes . Information in Live Smart comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. LIVE smart SKY LAKES NEWS Directions w w Rinse the quinoa in cold water. w w In a saucepan, bring the water to boil. Add the quinoa. Return to boil; then simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. w w While quinoa is cooking, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cilantro and scallions in a small bowl. Set aside. w w In a large bowl, combine black beans and chopped vegetables. Set aside. w w Once quinoa has cooled, combine all ingredients, including black pepper (if using), and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Nutrition information Serving size: 1 cup. Amount per serving: 208 calories, 5g total fat (1g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 34g carbohydrates, 9g protein, 7g dietary fiber, 284mg sodium, 619mg potassium. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Movin’ on up Sky Lakes Laboratory Services will operate from a new location on the medical center’s second floor starting this summer. In the $3 million remodeling project, about 10,000 square feet of space adjacent to the hospital’s inpatient pharmacy is being modernized to accommodate the lab. Faster results The new location is about 20 percent larger than the current location on the first floor and will allow for a more efficient workflow. That will help get results to health care providers even more quickly so patient treatments can begin sooner. Watch the video about one of the lab’s automated analyzers at skylakes.org/lab . Spring 2018