I don't even know why....but I bought Quinoa

Locust Fork

I saw it sitting on the shelf and it looked like birdseed. I thought "why is birdseed over here with the people food?" I look at the label and it says....a healthy substitute for rice or oatmeal.

Rice and oatmeal might be the most healthy things that I eat....but there is a healthy substitute for this? Its like hearing the words diet water.

I don't know why....but I bought it.

Ox190

Cook it with chicken broth, I love it.

woodhog

I cook with it a lot. You have to rinse it well first, but its quicker and tastier than rice and less carbs than potatoes or rice.

fordsix

is it a new brand of grits[?]

skicat

Always good to try different things. We have access to a global food supply these days. I can't imagine not wanting to try new and potentially delicious foods.

bullshot

Well, I've never heard of it before now but a little research and I found this:
http://healthremediesjournal.com/top-10-benefits-of-quinoa/?utm_source=quinoa&utm_medium=quinoa&utm_campaign=google

I'm going to have to try it.

Mr. Perfect

quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
I saw it sitting on the shelf and it looked like birdseed. I thought "why is birdseed over here with the people food?" I look at the label and it says....a healthy substitute for rice or oatmeal.

Rice and oatmeal might be the most healthy things that I eat....but there is a healthy substitute for this? Its like hearing the words diet water.

I don't know why....but I bought it.
[:D][:D] Love ya LF!!

Rocky Raab

Pretend you're Mikey and try it.

(It's pretty good.)

Locust Fork

I'm going to try it later tonight. I have some Salmon that I'm going to try to grill and I hope this goes with it. I'm guessing Larry will act like I'm trying to kill him either way.

LesWVa

quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
I saw it sitting on the shelf and it looked like birdseed. I thought "why is birdseed over here with the people food?" I look at the label and it says....a healthy substitute for rice or oatmeal.

Quinoa is not a grain like rice or oatmeal. It is closer to the Spinach or Beet family and contains a lot more protein and fiber.

CaptFun

We will just have to agree to disagree. I find it to be totally unpalatable. (And I eat a lot of things that others find unpalatable)

My kids won't eat it either so its just a non starter at my house.

grumpygy

quote:Originally posted by CaptFun
We will just have to agree to disagree. I find it to be totally unpalatable. (And I eat a lot of things that others find unpalatable)

My kids won't eat it either so its just a non starter at my house.




Goes for me too, Can't stand it. And I'm like Mikey was I'll try just about anything.

bpost

I love it cooked with chicken broth and used as a spud substitute with pork chops. YUM YUM.