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As a newlywed, I have been attempting to cook more often for my husband. I try to create unique, healthy and flavorful dishes and it's been quite the adventure. There have definitely been more valleys than peaks, burnt suppers and tears. I was becoming very frustrated and thought about giving up.
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Ingredients for quinoa-stuffed peppers.[/caption]
There for a while, it looked like there would be a lot of take-out nights in our future but I was determined to succeed. I started looking into different kinds of food that offered health benefits, as well as tasted delicious. After some research, I discovered quinoa.
Quinoa, pronouned KEEN-wah, is a seed that is actually related to the spinach family. It has been described as light, fluffy and some what crunchy. It cooks much like a grain and is full of protein, magnesium and fiber. It is also gluten-free and is easily digested. Eating quinoa has also been documented to improve your health. Studies have shown that quinoa lowers the risk of diabetes and certain forms of cancer. No wonder it has been described as a super food.
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Finished dish, ready to serve. The cheese looks perfect![/caption]
After reading nothing but great things about quinoa, I decided to cook a meal using this key ingredient. My husband and I both love stuffed peppers, so when I came across a recipe that included both peppers and quinoa, it was like hitting the healthy cuisine jackpot. This recipe was great and fairly simple. It also took only about an hour to cook, including prep time. I omitted the celery and jalapeno and it still turned out delicious.
[tasty-recipe id="37885"]
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