Weeknight recipes: Five quinoa eats
Jim Scherer/Globe Magazine
This week we feature five delicious quinoa recipes that are simple enough to prepare for a filling weeknight meal.
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a high-protein cereal grain from South America. The tiny seeds have a fluffy, slightly crunchy texture and mild nutty-grassy taste when cooked.
This trendy but hearty little grain makes an excellent source of protein and texture when preparing vegetarian entrees and is a budget-friendly option to most meat mains.