Quinoa-The Ultimate Grain

Breakfast Quinoa a great start to the morning for the StrollerFit moms

1/2 cup Quinoa
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup Orange Juice

bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, covered

top with raisins and chopped walnuts

Enjoy!

Heathers Quinoa with Corn
4 ears of corn shucked (1 ear of corn equals 3/4 cup of corn kernels, so you can use frozen corn)
1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp mild honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups quinoa (about 10 oz)
4 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint

Put corn in a 5 quart wide pot, add water to cover and bring to a boil, covered. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered. Transfer corn to a cutting board, when cool enough, cut kernels off the cob with a large heavy knife

meanwhile. whisk together lemon zest, butter, honey, salt & pepper in a large bowl til well combined

wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water, drain in a large sieve each time.

Cook quina in a 5 quart pot of boiling water, uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then set sieve over same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve. then cover with a lid (do not worry if it does not fit tightly) and steam until quinoa is tender and fluffy and dry, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

Add Quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, stir in corn, scallions, mint and salt and pepper to taste.

this is a great side instead of rice.