Quinoa- (keen-wah)- comes from the Andes Mountains in South America, where it was once a staple food for the Incas. It has a light, nutty flavor. Quinoa contains all eight amino acids (proteins) and therefore has better protein value than most grains.
Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
Makes 2-1/2- 3 cups
1 cup of quinoa
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1-3/4 cups water
Rinse quinoa well with water and drain. Place rinsed quinoa, salt, and water in a 2-quart pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low,cover, and let simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Don't stir while the grain is cooking. Test, make sure all water has been absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving. Sweeten with some agave nectar or maple syrup and add fruit.
From: Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair
Double Green Smoothie
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 dried apricots or 4 pitted dates
1 banana
1 cup chopped kale leaves
1 cup spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh or froaen berries
Combine , blend until smooth
Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
Makes 2-1/2- 3 cups
1 cup of quinoa
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1-3/4 cups water
Rinse quinoa well with water and drain. Place rinsed quinoa, salt, and water in a 2-quart pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low,cover, and let simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Don't stir while the grain is cooking. Test, make sure all water has been absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving. Sweeten with some agave nectar or maple syrup and add fruit.
From: Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair
Double Green Smoothie
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 dried apricots or 4 pitted dates
1 banana
1 cup chopped kale leaves
1 cup spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh or froaen berries
Combine , blend until smooth