One such food that comes to mind is quinoa. Quinoa has become quite popular over the past
few years. This seed, which is commonly
recognized as a grain, is highly nutritious.
Not only is it an excellent source of wholesome carbohydrates and
protein, but it is also gluten-free. Often used
in place of rice as part of a tasty veggie stir-fry, quinoa can be prepared as
a salad, as part of veggie burgers, or with red bean chili.
One of my favorite ways to prepare quinoa is as a hot
cereal. I like to top my red quinoa
with fresh fruit such as blueberries and strawberries and add a nuts such as almonds or
walnuts. This is a great way to use leftover
quinoa. Check out this great recipe - Quinoa Cereal with Fresh Fruit that I found at http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=359833 .
Remember that you can add or subtract any of the ingredients
to suit your taste buds. Try adding dates, dried cranberries or cherries or others top with Greek yogurt and chia or flax seeds.
Can you think of other pantry staples that you can easily
reuse for other dishes? Start thinking
about ways to stock your kitchen so that you too can cook once and eat at least
twice.
Dhana
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