Saturday, February 23, 2013

Vegan/GF Green Curry Coconut Mushroom Quinoa


 


What is quinoa? 

Quinoa is considered a grain but is actually a seed. It is gluten free and can be cooked the same way as rice. It doesn't have any flavor and absorbs the flavor of the ingredients you add to it. 

Benefits of Quinoa:

- High in protein - it contains the nine essential amino acids

- Great source of riboflavin - riboflavin can help reduce the frequency of migraines. It improves the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells. 

- Antiseptic - saponins from quinoa are used to promote healing in skin injuries. 

- Not fattening - only 172 calories per 1/4C of dry quinoa 

- Low glycemic index - making it a smart carbohydrate

- High in iron

- Alkaline - forming 


Ingredients:

1C Quinoa
2C water
Sea Salt to taste

Cook until Quinoa is done

ADD:

1T Coconut Oil
3/4C Coconut Milk (I use Sweetened/Vanilla)
2-3 Mushrooms, chopped

2 Green Onions, chopped
1t Green Curry 

Mix and heat until Coconut Milk is absorbed. 

Serves 2-3



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