Trying to eat healthier? Consider adding Quinoa (pronounced Keen-Wah). It’s a gluten-free ancient grain with 8 amino acids— making this grain a complete protein. It can also add some color to your plate, Quinoa grains are available in several colors Ivory, Red & Black.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Quinoa
2 cup Frozen Mixed Vegatables
2 stalks, Celery sliced thin
1 clove garlic,diced
1/2 Onion diced
1/2 Red Pepper
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Vegetable Boullion Cube
2 cups Water
DIRECTIONS
Using a medium size pot with a top, sauté pepper,celery & onion in oil. Add mixed vegetables. Sauté the mixture until vegetables are soft Rinse Quinoa, with warm water. Add 2 cups of water to pot. Add Quinoa to the pot and stir.
Cook on high heat for 10 minutes. Lower heat to simmer, cover the pot with the top. Cook Quinoa for an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until Quinoa is tender. Serve Quinoa wet or dry* like rice.
(*For dry Quinoa remove top and cook on low heat)
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Lynda Carter is a Certified Nutritional Counselor and a Master Chef who specializes in Vegetarian, Vegan & Raw Cuisine and Catering. Visit her website at aliveandraw.com
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