"The Best Quinoa Ever!"

Quinoa is by far my favorite grain ever and probably the most perfect food I can think of. Dating back more than 5,000 years in South America, cultivated and treasured among the Incan Civilization, this (complete) protein packed grain contains loads of essential amino acids and B vitamins.

We love to use it in place of rice in many dishes, but this is the tastiest recipe I have made so far. And being that it has so many added veggies and even beans it is totally a one pot wonder, a complete meal in and of itself!

Here is my own recipe for " The Best Quinoa Ever!" -as quoted by Avery (6)

1onion Chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Bunch asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
1 zucchini, grated
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups veggie broth
1 table spoon Curry powder
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Saute Onion and Bell pepper in a tablespoon of olive oil until softened. Add chopped asparagus and shredded zucchini and cook down a few more minutes. Rinse off quinoa really well and add to the pot off veggies. Add the two cups of liquid, curry powder and garbanzos. Stir well and cover. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes with the lid on until the outer ring on the quinoa is transparent and starts to separate from the grain.