Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1-1/2 cups skim milk (can use cow, almond, soy - whatever you prefer)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp Splenda brown sugar or stevia
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the quinoa. Season with cinnamon and cook until toasted, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
Add the [...]

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Quinoa is one of nature’s best kept secrets.
Well, at least here in North America it is. Most other parts of the world are in on the “secret” already. You’ve probably just heard it mentioned once or twice, so this comes as a shocker; but if you were to incorporate just one [...]

Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water (or stock of your choice)
1 onion, diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced (I like to use the variety pack)
2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup dried cherries
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp poultry seasoning
Directions
Bring water to a boil [...]

This is a very basic recipe for quinoa vegetable soup. For variations, try adding some of your other favorite vegetables, chopped and sautéed. Quinoa can be a welcome addition to just about any type of soup.
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil (olive, safflower, I use coconut oil)
1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup onions, diced
1/2 [...]