Quinoa (Keen- Wa) is all the rage in cooking these days and for good reason. It is packed with protein, has nine essential amino acids and is cholesterol free. If you have not yet tried this grain you should!
It cooks fast and with just a touch of seasoning it is great on its own. However, we never do things plain here so I scoured the internet to bring you some of the most unique and wonderful ways this grain can be enjoyed. I cook it in chicken broth and mix it right in with my lovies rice. I have made the pancakes I will be listing below and they were a hit also. I am looking to incorporate it into another recipe or two that will be popping up soon.
For now take these ideas and run! 🙂
Quinoa Roasted Red Pepper Chili
Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans by One Lovely Life
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Mac and Cheese by Iowa Girl Eats
Cilantro Lime Quinoa by Two Peas and their Pod
Breakfast Quinoa with fresh berries by This homemade life
Quinoa Pizza Crust by CookingQuinoa.net
Cinnamon Quinoa Bites by CookingQuinoa.net
Quinoa Spring Sushi with DIY quick pickled ginger by My New Roots
Quinoa Pumpkin Pancakes by The Family Kitchen
Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes by Cake on the Brain
Love quinoa!!!
Yes Elizabeth it is such a wonderful ingredient to use! 🙂