Quinoa: Ancient Secret
Check out quinoa: it's a grain that has been around for ages, but has only recently become famous. It's gluten free and vegetarian, so it appeals to a wide audience. It cooks quickly, blends with many flavors and is cholesterol free. Check out quinoa in the grains or natural foods section of your local Super-1 Foods.
And here's a recipe to get you started!
Lemon-Cilantro Quinoa
Serves 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. When cooked, stir in lemon juice and cilantro.
Nutritional Information:
Calories Per Serving: 113, Fat: 2 g (0 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 10 mg, Carbohydrates:21 g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 4 g.
© 2009, Brookshire Grocery Co. Nutrient counts are rounded to the nearest whole number. All dietary and lifestyle changes should be supervised by a physician.
Published 07/22/09
