Sonny Rose

This delicious recipe is prepared with quinoa which is a fast cooking, protein rich, whole grain. I love it steamed with a bit of lime, black beans and tomato. This is refreshing, healthy, and great to share! Serves 4

According to The American Institute For Cancer Research, there is probable evidence that foods containing dietary fiber, like whole grains, can decrease one’s risk of developing colorectal cancer.

INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil,honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.

Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don’t worry if lid doesn’t fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.

Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per serving: 382 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated), 15 mg cholesterol, 446 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 14 g protein