When I was first introduced to quinoa, about ten years ago, I didn't even know how to say it, let alone cook it. I thought it was pronounced qwin-o-ah instead of keen-wa. Since then I have learned to appreciate this tiny grain that looks like cous-cous.
Quinoa comes in bags, boxes or in the bulk bins. Unfortunately, my bulk bag, "sprung a leak" when I punctured a hole in it and I spilled tiny quinoa pellets from the kitchen door to the pantry. I looked like one of the Stooges trying to not to slip on the marbles cleaning up that mess.
Once you have your quinoa contained, it is a versatile addition to your pantry. Quinoa is a great addition to a vegetarian diet since it is a complete protein. It also makes a great side dish for a meat- based meal. I've served it like rice, as a breakfast cereal, in soup and even made quinoa stuffed cabbage. I boiled up this batch to serve under a simple shrimp and vegetable stir fry.
Quinoa comes in bags, boxes or in the bulk bins. Unfortunately, my bulk bag, "sprung a leak" when I punctured a hole in it and I spilled tiny quinoa pellets from the kitchen door to the pantry. I looked like one of the Stooges trying to not to slip on the marbles cleaning up that mess.
Once you have your quinoa contained, it is a versatile addition to your pantry. Quinoa is a great addition to a vegetarian diet since it is a complete protein. It also makes a great side dish for a meat- based meal. I've served it like rice, as a breakfast cereal, in soup and even made quinoa stuffed cabbage. I boiled up this batch to serve under a simple shrimp and vegetable stir fry.
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Sounds like a great alternative to rice. I'll pick some up and try it!
ReplyDeleteLis, let me know how it turns out. It's really good cooked in chicken broth.
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