{"id":906,"date":"2020-01-19T20:24:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-19T20:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/?p=906"},"modified":"2021-12-23T00:42:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T00:42:45","slug":"quinoa-with-grape-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/quinoa-with-grape-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinoa with Grape Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and fiber, contains all eight essential amino acids, and has a number of vitamins and minerals. It\u2019s also naturally gluten free. Given all these benefits, it\u2019s a wonderful grain to incorporate into your diet regularly.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This Quinoa with Grape Tomatoes dish is simple and easy to prepare. By itself, it makes a wonderful side dish or salad, or you can add protein to make it a main course.<\/strong> A few options for adding protein include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n For another delicious meal using quinoa, try the <\/span>Beyond Burger with Quinoa Salad and Hummus<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s one of my family\u2019s favorites.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n As a working mom, I love time saving techniques, so the quinoa I choose most often is<\/span> Minute Ready to Serve White & Red Quinoa<\/span><\/a>. When I can find it, I use their <\/span>organic quinoa<\/span><\/a>. These handy little cups make meal prep incredibly simple \u2014 just microwave one cup for a minute, or two cups for 90 seconds. For this recipe, use both cups.<\/span><\/p>\n Another common option is instant quinoa and brown rice mixes (like those from <\/span>Seeds of Change<\/span><\/a>), which would also work well in this recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n If you prefer not<\/em> to use instant, here are the cooking instructions for quinoa: <\/span><\/p>\nMake it a Side Dish or a Main Course<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Time-Saving Kitchen Tips for Quinoa with Grape Tomatoes<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Tip #1: Use Ready-Made Quinoa<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Tip #2: Try Stir-In Basil Paste\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n