An
ancient grain forgotten in the Andes mountains for a long time gets a makeover
and it is now in almost every restaurant's menu, Quinoa. I first encountered
this tiny round goodness in culinary school when taking a Nutritional cooking
class years ago, that sentence made me feel old.
Back to
the quinoa, we were learning how to create delicious, nutritionally balanced
meals and this mysterious grain was one of our go to ingredients. It is very
pleasing to see it become part of the shopping list in many households. A great
gluten free substitution with a heavy dose of protein for the vegetarian in
your life.
Easy to
cook and dress, this nutty little treat is great in salads, warm or cold, soups
and even cereals.
This
recipe is quick, easy and delicious and I hope it gives you an introduction to
a long and loving relationship with Quinoa. Enjoy!
