Sunday, October 7, 2012

How I got my kids to eat a 4 pound bag of quinoa in the last 2 weeks....

...Starting with a recipe I found on the bag, I came up with one tailored to their taste buds...it is a family favorite...one that I knew I needed to include in their "scrapbook". And the best part...it is super healthy, LOADED with protein! Here goes... 2 cups Quinoa and 1 cup pine nuts or pumpkin seeds. Brown in a medium size pot for approximately 8-10 minutes on medium heat. Add: 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon chicken stock, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then let simmer (covered) for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it set for 5 minutes before removing lid and "fluffing". Remove bay leaves. Add: 2 bunches of cilantro, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 cup fat free feta cheese, 1 can light red kidney beans, and 1 small chopped onion. Enjoy!

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