Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Lemon Pepper Qunioa


Have you tried quinoa?  Quinoa is an edible seed that has been eaten since ancient times.  It it closely related to beetroot & spinach.  Quinoa is high in protein & naturally gluten free!  Quinoa is a great alternative to rice or couscous and can be prepared in a wide variety of recipes, ranging from savory to sweet.  
In my house we most often eat quinoa as a dinner side dish.  This simple preparation is a family favorite.

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked, pre-rinsed quinoa
the juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbls. fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart sauce pan & stir well.  Bring to a boil on high heat.  Lower heat to a simmer, cover, & allow to cook for approximately 10 minutes - until all water is absorbed & quinoa is fluffy.


No comments:

Post a Comment