In November we tried quinoa, a tiny seed that packs a lot of punch! One cup of cooked quinoa has:
- 222 calories
- 5 grams of fiber
- 15% of a person’s daily FDA-recommended iron
- 8 grams of protein
- It is one of the only plants that provides a complete protein
In addition to being healthy, it is also gluten-free!
Check out this article from Time Magazine on some other benefits of quinoa.
There are lots of recipes for quinoa. Here is the recipe from Foodie Friday:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
Combine all ingredients. You can serve warm or chilled.