Tri-Colored Quinoa, Certified Organic - 1 lb.

Containing all of the essential amino acids, tri color quinoa is considered a complete protein, unlike many other grains. Although small in size, it comes with big benefits, including fiber, minerals, protective phyto (plant) nutrients, B vitamins and Vitamin E, and it is gluten free. It has been cultivated for thousands of years by the Inca Indians high in the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa means "mother grain". It's pronounced "KEEN-wah."

Saute vegetables with it in ghee or coconut oil. Add stock or water, and cook to make delicious pilaf. 

Make a hot bowl of it for breakfast. Add a spoonful of ghee, some chopped nuts, dates or raisins, cinnamon, milk or yogurt. To sweeten, add raw honey or pure maple syrup. 

Make a gorgeous salad with favorite colorful chopped vegetables, cooked organic quinoa, cooked beans or cubed chicken and a favorite salad dressing. 

Quinoa Tabouli

4 Servings

Combine 3 cups cooked this cooked tri color mix with 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes, 1 cup chopped cucumber, ¼ cup each chopped parsley and basil, ¼ cup olive oil, 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature for an hour or more, if possible before serving.