Basic Quinoa 

Last night I cooked quinoa to test it in many ways.  It's very easy to prepare and takes only about 12 minutes.  Combine 1 cup of quinoa to 2 cups boiling water.  Cover and set stove on low and cook for about 10 minutes.  Quinoa has a nutty taste with a slight bitterness.  Therefore, I sliced about a cup of cherry tomatoes and toss to add sweetness.  From here, I whisked together a simple dressing of about 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice.  Add to the quinoa and toss.  For dinner, I kept it basic and added steamed veggies with grilled chicken tenderloins.  If you like, you can add the chicken to the top of the quinoa and drizzle with balsamic vinegar if you want an extra kick in flavor.  Very easy to prepare and delicious.

Today for lunch I decided to use the remaining quinoa from last night.  Since quinoa is a complete protein, there is no need to always pair it with a meat.  I added chopped avocado, black beans, and toasted walnuts-Delish!!!!

So there you go!  A very basic recipe you can customize and keep things healthy.  Many people say they don't have time to cook.  Therefore, I suggest doubling the above recipe and prepare on Sunday.  It makes enough to last many meals.

Let me know how your journey with quinoa goes!  I would love to hear about your recipes.  Stay tuned for more recipe this week-

Yours In Health,

Melanie Rubery MS RD

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