Microwavable Quinoa and Basmati Pilaf - Feast Your Eyes

by Nanette Maxim, Posted Apr 22nd 2010 @ 10:00AM

Quinoa is the superstar of the whole-grains gang: It's fiber rich and loaded with minerals, potassium and niacin. And it makes a complete protein with its nine essential amino acids, making it handy for vegetarians who need creative protein solutions. Oh, and it's gluten free. It's a good grain to get to know, and its nutty flavor will have you calling for a second date.

Blogger manifestvegan cooked up a quinoa and basmati pilaf with almonds for texture and creaminess, and curry and turmeric for added flavor, and, with a college student's limited kitchen facilities in mind, her recipe relies on a microwave. (You can easily convert it to a stovetop method.) Don't jump to the conclusion that quinoa is way too earnest, though. It has a sassy side. Try it in a Peruvian potato stew, or even a meatloaf. These recipes, and a slew of others that may make you rethink whole grains, are in "The Whole Truth About Whole Grains," that yours truly wrote for Kitchen Daily.

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Filed Under: Feast Your Eyes
Tags: Basmati, pilaf, quinoa, whole grains, WholeGrains

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4-23-2010 @2:52PM Nancy said... This would be perfect for my husband to make.!! you see we just decided to stop going out to eat during the week. We found it helped us cut the calories.. the problem was that I was doing all the cooking, while he sat on his butt. then i found this beginner's cookbook for him.. it was perfect.. hilarious, and very politically incorrect. I can't tell you the name of the book on here.. cause some of the more conservative readers will jump down my throat, but if you have a good sense of humor and are not easily offended.. google "Whipped & Be aten Culinary Works".. but seriously. .don't go if you can't take a good joke!
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4-23-2010 @5:32PM Stefanie said... Quinoa has got to be one of the nastiest tasting things on this planet. I can and have eaten a lot of things in my life, but that one ranks right up there with soy cheese as something I cannot abide. Only 3 things in my food list that I wont eat: Quinoa, soy cheese and persimmons.

I'm glad its good for you and lots of people like it. You folks can have my share with blessings.