Post: #26

^^ Forgot: add the juice of one lemon at the end, after the cheese is melted.

Post: #27

Found some at Walmart, $10 for a tiny ass bag, no sale. Figured I'd see if Sam's club has it (since Costco did), BINGO $10 for a big ol bag!

Post: #28

I have been making quinoa fried rice for a different meal.

quinoa (cooked in advance), eggs, peas & carrots (out of a bag), garlic, soy sauce and trader joes turkey balls (mashed to little pieces - I microwave first) . I have also been adding some curry powder for a different taste.

To plate it up, I throw on some cold sauerkraut (good probiotics) and a splash of siracha.

Easy to make and pretty healthy.

Post: #29

I am a rice and quinoa noob and ive never been able to make it right, any tips? Im talking about just boiling it w nothing but salt and a tablespoon of oil or whatever

Post: #30

LOL. Yet another trendy ancient grain, making its' way around the various health circles, prices increasing as its' popularity surges. I swear, it's like the low-fat craze of the 80s all over again.

Post: #31

It doesn't taste all that great, I put spices and such with mine, plus mix it with brown or white rice to even out the taste.

Post: #32

How can you avoid getting that really bitter taste?. It happens once in a while when i make Quinoa, I just don't want to make it happen again.

Post: #33

(07-01-2014 10:45 PM)plebhunter Wrote:  How can you avoid getting that really bitter taste?. It happens once in a while when i make Quinoa, I just don't want to make it happen again.

Wash your Quinoa by running water over it for 30 seconds - 1 minute. The bitter taste is phytic acid and other plant protective compounds residing on the surface. By washing you not only remove bitterness but also decrease anti-nutrients.