Quinoa Goodness

• pronounced (keen-wah)
• native to South America, known as "gold of the Incas"
• extremely high in manganese, protein, amino acids, magnesium & iron
• great for vegans worried about adequate protein intake

Here is a simple recipe for first time users :)

Lemon Herb Quinoa

(from Mirj on Recipezaar)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
2. Fill with cold water.
3. Drain into a strainer and repeat the rinsing and draining 4 more times.
4. Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a 2-qt saucepan.
5. Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring until the quinoa makes cracking and popping sounds; about 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the water, marjoram, thyme and rosemary.
7. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer (covered) about 15 minutes.
8. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, lemon rind and pepper.
9. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.
10. Fluff with a fork.

Enjoy!