Lunch around here is usually something pretty simple or leftovers from the night before. Yet today I fixed my little handsomes something new, even for me. We love couscous--for its fast cooking and nutritional value. However, the big container of couscous I usually buy was all out on my last grocery trip, so I opted to buy quinoa. Quinoa noodles are also available, and we have had those on numerous occasions. But the actual quinoa, never had it! So, thought we would give this "super grain" a try.
Quinoa looks like tiny seeds, and you cook it just like rice. (Thus the nice quick convenient cooking I like for lunches or even supper.) Very nutritious! Lots of protein and fiber, easily digestible, low-glycemic index grain for diabetics, and more. You can read about more health benefits
here.
I cooked the quinoa, added avocados, tomatoes, salt, olive oil, lemon juice, and a little garlic and basil (really just anything I thought might taste good). I didn't have a recipe or anything for this lunch today, but instead just kinda added things to taste. And you know what, it tasted great. Both boys gobbled it all up. With fruit as a side, I thought this was a quick and tasty lunch! And good for us too.
Next time you want rice or any other grain, try some quinoa. Here's a recipe that might be good to start with.
quinoa and black beans
