Everything Family Chopped Caesar Salad

Quin-what?

In case you aren’t in the know, quinoa is an ancient “grain” (it’s actually seeds from the husk of a plant but is technically classified as a whole grain) that also happens to be incredibly healthy and rich in things like fiber, protein, folate, and iron. Although excellent as a side or a replacement for rice in many recipes, it has plenty of other uses as well. 

Here are just a few ideas:

• Quinoa pilaf: Instead of making a rice pilaf, cook quinoa with onions, garlic, and your favorite spices to make a hearty quinoa pilaf.
• Quinoa breakfast bowl: Need something different for breakfast? Combine cooked quinoa with milk or almond milk, cinnamon, and your favorite sweetener for a delicious (and nutritious) breakfast bowl. You can also make a quinoa oatmeal porridge by mixing cooked quinoa with rolled oats, milk or almond milk, and your choice of sweetener.
• Quinoa stuffed peppers: Swap out rice with cooked quinoa and mix it with vegetables, cheese, and spices for a vegetarian take on stuffed peppers. (Psst… check out this cute recipe in the fall!) 
• Quinoa tabbouleh: Quinoa is an excellent substitute for bulgar in traditional tabbouleh. All you need to do is mix cooked quinoa with chopped parsley, tomatoes, and lemon juice!
• Quinoa sushi rolls: Swap out rice and use cooked quinoa as you normally would in sushi recipes, for a new take on your favorite homemade sushi rolls. 

Remember to rinse your uncooked quinoa to remove any bitterness, and use a proportion of two parts water to one part quinoa when cooking it. Enjoy!

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