Quinoa is an awesome starch alternative and can replace rice and potatoes in your family meals. Quinoa is good for you on many different levels but it is most importantly a high-protein food. Make yourself a nutritious meal this winter by including quinoa into your cooking. I, personally, like to cook my quinoa in stock instead of water to get rid of the nutty flavor, but you can boil the grain in water as well. Many people are frustrated by the time it takes to cook quinoa because many think the grain must be soaked before cooking. Unless you prefer to soak the grains before boiling, it is not a necessary step and quinoa should take no longer than rice to boil. Below is my favorite recipe for meal prep using quinoa. It is very filling and warms up very nicely.
Quinoa Taco Salad
Brown 1-2 pounds ground beef with onions and garlic
Add 1 cup quinoa and 1.5 cup water to the browned beef
Next, add whatever vegetables you like. I used peppers, jalepenos, and tomato.
Add Mexican food seasoning and cumin as well as garlic to the mix to season.
Simmer for 25 minutes or until cooked fully (the quinoa will get puffy when fully cooked and the liquid will be soaked up).
Top with avocado, salsa, pico, sour cream or plain greek yogurt and enjoy!
Quinoa also makes great "fried rice" and delicious stuffed peppers! Experiment a little and see what recipes you can change with quinoa.
Quinoa Taco Salad
Brown 1-2 pounds ground beef with onions and garlic
Add 1 cup quinoa and 1.5 cup water to the browned beef
Next, add whatever vegetables you like. I used peppers, jalepenos, and tomato.
Add Mexican food seasoning and cumin as well as garlic to the mix to season.
Simmer for 25 minutes or until cooked fully (the quinoa will get puffy when fully cooked and the liquid will be soaked up).
Top with avocado, salsa, pico, sour cream or plain greek yogurt and enjoy!
Quinoa also makes great "fried rice" and delicious stuffed peppers! Experiment a little and see what recipes you can change with quinoa.
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