Who knew this little seed packed SO much protein and fulfillment while being low in cals? Okay, now for some important info, try not to zone out: Unlike wheat or rice and like oats, quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids making it an unusually complete protein source among plant foods. It is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus, is high in magnesium and iron, is gluten-free and considered easy to digest.
Now for the recipe (Its REALLY quite yummy)...
Ingredients:
1) 1/4 cup quinoa dry (makes about 1 cup cooked) - 172 cals
2) 1/3 cup corn - 40cals
3) 2 tbsp chopped onions- 5cals
4) 1 tbsp craisins- 30 cals
5) Seasonings: herbs of italy, sea salt, pepper
TOTAL: 247cals
TOTAL: 247cals
Directions:
Place 1/2 cup water in pot and place the quinoa in. After it boils, reduce the heat and cover for about 12 minutes (or until water has evaporated).
Place onion on heated pan first (since it's sweet, you want to start cooking this first before you place the corn in to ignite the sweetness of the onion). Then, after it's been cooking for a minute, place the corn in the pan and sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
After everything's ready, place corn and onion ontop of quinoa.
Garnish with raisins, and dig in!
