Let it be said, that one should never underestimate the value of quinoa. This ancient grain was introduced to me by mère, who essentially fills me in on every unheard of superfood going. I was about sixteen, had not long been vegan & took to having it instead of rice, which I was never too fond of.
When I gave up being a vegan & returned to eating meat once more, I stopped eating quinoa & instead, started a love affair with couscous. However, whilst being entirely delicious & quick to cook, couscous, essentially being from the pasta family, makes me bloat & isn't particularly of any nutritional benefit.
Thus, upon returning to my vegan ways, I also returned to quinoa. It had been so long since I'd had it, I'd forgotten how good it was & how versatile. Great in salads, cakes & even...
Mushroom & Quinoa Vegan Meatballs
This great recipe by 84th&3rd, was really easy to follow & made delicious, flavoursome meatballs. Kate & I made them together, slightly adjusting the ingredients to what we had to hand, such as using spinach instead of kale & served them with the tomato sauce & a plate full of spaghetti.
Quinoa is a complete protein & like couscous, it soaks up the water you cook it in, which means that you fill up on very little. So even a couple of these little balls is enough per person.
What do you make with quinoa?
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