en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa#Nutritional_value
It's a wonderful grain, I do feel a bit guilty buying it though. Read more: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2011/01/07/quinoa... Ping.
Fair Trade Quinoa should really help end that issue. Alter Eco is one such brand you could look for if you wanted to have an impact. http://hubski.com/pub?id=14237
Here's the recipe (spices will be cheapest at a local indian spice/grocery shop): Indian Quin-Laaf 1 cup quinoa
~ 2 cups Water
Salt
Asafoetida
Oil
2 whole Chili peppers (fresh Serrano or Thai)
3 table spoons of slivered almonds
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium/large zucchini diced
½ cup of diced mushroom
1 heaping tablespoon of grated ginger
½ cup of freshly chopped cilantro
Spice Mixture 1:
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
¼ teaspoon black cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
Spice Mixture 2:
1.5 teaspoon ground cumin powder
1.5 teaspoon ground coriander powder
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground chilli powder Boil 1 cup of Quinoa with 1.75 cups of water, half a teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of asafoetida on medium heat & uncovered. After 10 minutes, water should have absorbed/evaporated and quinoa should be cooked. Set aside.
In a separate fry pan/wok, add 2 tablespoons of oil and medium heat. Add Spice mixture 1 , chilli peppers, and slivered almonds. Mix and let heat/toast. Once Mustard seeds start popping, add chopped onions. Saute on Medium-Low heat until onions have become shiny & translucent. Add diced zucchini and mushroom. While simmering on low heat, add spice mixture 2 in a small bowl with 1/8 cup of water and mix well with fork or whisk. Once mixed, add to pan and mix everything together well. Let the spices & veggies cook together for at least 3 min and until vegetables are at desired crisp level. Now add cooked quinoa, half a tablespoon of salt, grated ginger and mix everything together.
Serve in dish and top with chopped fresh cilantro. (Yields 3-4 servings) Enjoy.
Turned out well: The Stage The Players The Performance Best part was, I found out that my 18 month old daughter LOVES quinoa. Thanks zmagma, next stop... your recipe!
What did you think of Bolivia? I wish I could have travelled there too. My wife was doing an away rotation in Peru and I took the opportunity to visit her and make a trek to Machu Picchu, it was amazing. Thanks again.
Bolivia was a true gem and beyond unforgettable. The locals there were the warmest I've met since they're so grateful in meeting tourists, let alone Americans. And the terrain, although landlocked, is like visiting another another planet (Salt flats, Amazon basin, Lake Titicaca). I highly recommend. I agree with you on the trek up to Machu Picchu, one of the most strenuous yet edifying experiences!