Quinoa – the eighth great wonder of mankind

Try this magical berry/grain/edible organic thing cooked in chicken broth with a sauteed onion, and absolutely nothing else.  Here’s how to make it real easy:

–Sautee an onion in a pot or frying pan.  Pour in desired amount of quinoa, or 1/2 cup.  Toast over heat for several      minutes, then pour in double the amount of water.  Toss in some chicken soup mix (MSG free, mind you!) and stir until combined.  Cover and cook on low until water is absorbed.  (If you can’t find your pot cover, which always happens to me, you can just stick around and stir uncovered, which is as inconvenient as it sounds.)  Quinoa is done when the seeds have opened and are soft and fluffy lookin, as in the photo below.  Eat warm or room temp.–

What to do with leftover quinoa?  Stir into beaten eggs  and make fritters, mix with cooked beans or raw or roasted veggies for a nice salad, combine with shredded chicken for a healthy cold lunch or dinner, stir into quiche or soup.

Quinoa at its fluffy, nutritious best.  Woah yummy!