Comments on Jenn's review of Organic Quinoa
Not just a good Scrabble word...
Quinoa is one of my favorite meal staples -- it's got more bite than rice, more protein than pasta. It's good hot or cold -- and it's very easy to prepare. I prefer to buy bulk quinoa -- but if you're at TJ's and happen to make your first purchase there, I promise you'll be hooked.
The part of the plant we identify as "Quinoa" are actually the seeds of the plant -- it's called a "pseudo cereal" because it's not technically a grass. Quinoa is similar to Amanranth, and you can eat the leaves.
Quinoa comes in many dazzling colors -- you can grow it in your yard and have fuschia, gold and orange quinoa! Sort of like "Trix" but without all the bad stuff.
To prepare quinoa, it is recommended that you soak it first -- but that's not entirely necessary for it to taste good if you are in a hurry. I've had quinoa topped with maple syrup and almond milk - better than hot oatmeal! I've also used it in place of rice for stir fry dishes, and have mixed it with nuts and veggies for a pilaf or salad.
If you live near a Cafe Gratitude in the Bay Area or LA -- check out the yummy quinoa dishes they offer.
Jenn's keywords: quinoa, nutritious, protein, grain, psuedocereal
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