Quinoa Recipe...The Complete Protein

Update on the weightloss...I have now dropped down two pant sizes! My jeans that was once only purchased if it had lycra or spandex in them are now very loose. Almost time to get some new ones! During the weightloss program I have tried the new protein..Quinoa. Didn't quite know what it was until my friend and I had to do some research because we were trying to avoid rice products. Turns out Quinoa is a protein and is very filling. You have to try this recipe for adding more protein to your diet. You will love it!

Quinoa

Approx. nutritional content of cooked quinoa, 1 cup Note: quinoa is a complete protein
■carbohydrates ~ 30 g.
■calories ~ 159
■fiber ~ 3 g.
■protein ~ 6 g.
■calcium ~ 60 mg.
■iron ~ 4.7 mg.
■potassium ~ 420 mg.
■fat ~ 2 g.
Quinoa (from www.healthrecipes.com)

■1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed
■2 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
■3 garlic cloves, minced
■1 onion, chopped
■1 tbsp. olive oil
■1/2 tsp. onion powder
■1/2 tsp. garlic powder
■1 tsp. fructose or sugar

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the quinoa and garlic and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Pour in the hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the chicken base, onion powder, garlic powder and fructose. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.

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