If you haven’t already noticed, I tend to put my whole heart into my projects and sometimes I become a little bit obsessed with whatever my latest interest happens to be. The same goes for food and the latest craze is definitely Quinoa.
Three weeks ago, I tried making a Quinoa and Chickpea Salad by Canadian Living. This was such a hit with my kids that I decided to test out a few different variations in the Sam family kitchen.
Quinoa, chickpeas and dried cranberries over mixed organic greens, topped with sauteed shrimp and toasted almonds. Yum!
Quinoa is quickly becoming a staple in this household. Each experimental meal has been met with enthusiasm and appreciation. (Which is a good thing because my general rule at the dinner table is “eat it or go to bed hungry”.) This salad was made with red quinoa.
Red quinoa, feta, red bell peppers and blanched French beans with crumbled bacon over mixed greens. Tasted fantastic with an organic honey mustard dressing.
What’s cooking in your kitchen this Wednesday? Do you enjoy cooking with grains?
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