Quinoa

Quinoa is a common word in our house. Brian and I both love it (something we can always agree on!) and tend to always have it around. I love to find new recipes and ways to eat it, please share if you have any good ones! If you don't know what quinoa is... It is a seed, but usually considered a whole grain because it can be prepared like other grains such as barley. Quinoa is a great side to replace starches such as potatoes or pasta (we hardly eat these anymore!). I usually buy my at the farmers market but if you don't have a market you can find it hidden with the rice or in the organic section.

Bob's Red Mill products are always a good choice!

So tonight, while Brian was working, I had to make myself actually cook dinner since I rarely do it anymore! Having a chef for a fiancé really has its perks! :) We are really running low on groceries so I gathered all the veggies we had left and made this quinoa "salad". Learning from my chef I don't really have measurements but really all you have to do is cook the quinoa, add some flavoring and veggies and you're good to go.

Here's what I used...

Quinoa 

Mixed greens

red, orange, yellow & peppers

tomatoes

lemon

olive oil

splash of red wine vinegar

garlic

salt, pepper, italian seasoning

a little feta to top it off

Delicious! You really can use your imagination when it comes to quinoa!

Colbie thought it looked good :)