Everybody Loves Quinoa

Hello everyone, today I want to introduce an alternative to rice called quinoa.  It is not a grain but a seed to my amazement!

Quinoa is a source of fibre, protein and iron all while being gluten free!  

Toss into a smoothie or salad for an added crunch or use it as a binder to create a healthier version of meatballs!

Make fabulous Quinoa Salads and Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 20 seeded olives
• 2 cups raw corn kernels
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1 cup chopped button mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped capsicum
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa*
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflowers seeds
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup grapes
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp bee pollen 

Direction:

Toss any of the above ingredients in a bowl. You can basically put anything you like!

Garnish and dress with any of the following:

• Cashew nuts
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Flaxseed oil
• Nutritional flakes
• Mustard powder
• Flaxseed powder

 

*Cooked Quinoa

1. Rinse 1/2 cup quinoa and drain well.
2. Bring 1 cup water and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and most of the water has been absorbed, takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork.

You can also be more creative and eat quinoa with your curries and in sushi rolls! 

Fish curry without the fish!

Vegetarian Curry

Strips of carrots, papaya, avocado & kale on a bed of quinoa and Nori sheet and roll with a sushi mat.

WALLA!
Don't worry if they are not always round.  Practice Makes Perfect!

You have a sushi meal, accompanied by miso soup, soy sauce & wasabi. Love that hot wasabi!!!

©Joy Madden, 6 February 2018