Simple, delicious, and a great recipe to add to your weekly menus whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or neither of those!
As you may well know by now, quinoa is an ancient seed highly desired by the Peruvian nations. It is my belief that the density of quinoa’s nutrients comes from the fact that when the lands were burned way back when in an effort to destroy the Incan Empire, this tenacious seed fought hard against the elements and pushed and shoved it’s way through the rugged, mountainous terrain. Thus, the nutrients abound in this fighting seed. It is no wonder quinoa became the Food of the Gods.
Commonly asked is the question is quinoa is rich in carbs? The answer is yes, it is, but this superfood seed is also high in fiber making it one of the best carbs you can eat! And, quinoa is rich in protein making it one of the essential foods for a nutritious diet. I could go on and on about the health benefits of quinoa but let’s get to the recipe!
Broccoli is steamed, cashews are toasted and all are tossed with cooked quinoa and refreshing lemon zest and lemon juice. Want more flavor? Add in a little cajun seasoning for spice, if you like. Or chop some green onion and fresh basil and toss in, too. Quinoa has a naturally earthy flavor and loves spices, citrus, herbs… quinoa loves practically everything – meaning, add your favorite go-to spices as you would a basic rice dish.
Nutrition:
Calories: 241.9
Carbohydrates: 36.0g
Fat: 7.9g
Fiber: 8.4g
Protein: 11.8g
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