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Give Quinoa A Try

Give Quinoa a Try.
Happy New Year everyone. I wish you a year filled with health and happiness. I am sharing quinoa with you today. Quinoa is a whole grain that is a complete protein all by itself. This makes quinoa a super food and super good for you and your family.

Cooking Instructions
Quinoa should be rinsed thoroughly before cooking.
Run the quinoa should a fine strainer until the water runs clear.
Then bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil and add 1 cup of quinoa.Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover with lid and simmer for 15 minutes. The grain should be translucent and the germ should spiral out of each grain.

Quinoa can be eaten like this with salt and pepper to taste and a little butter. My son prefers his with parmesan cheese, and my daughter likes hers with soy sauce. Try replacing your rice with quinoa and play around with seasonings and topping to your liking.
Quinoa salads are fantastic just add your favorite veggies and dressing and it makes a healthful and tasty salad.
RECIPE FOR TOMATO AND LIME SALAD

Ingredients
2 tsp. grated lime zest
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup Quinoa cooked
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Whisk together lime zest,juice,butter,oil,sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa to dressing and toss to coat,then stir in remaining ingredients.

note: this same technique  can be used with your own favorite dressing and ingredients of your choice.

Comments

Trish said…
Corrie- I am going to give this a try. It looks like couscos and my famly loves couscous, so I am thinking they will love Quinona. Where can I buy Quinona...Whole Foods?
January 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Corrie Egoscue Karas said…
Defiantly Whole Foods, also healthy markets and most grocery stores. Let me know how you like it.
January 4, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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