Robin is on Dr Weil’s email list and she receives these recipes quite often. She worked with Dr Weil in San Francisco. This recipe for Red Quinoa looks interesting, easy to make and good. Give it a try.

Source: Dr Andrew Weil, U of AZ at Tuscon, Director of Integrative Medicine

Food as Medicine: Not only is quinoa a nutritional powerhouse, but it has a delightful nutty flavor that is delicious on its own, or with mild seasoning and simple vegetables, such as this recipe. Be sure to wash your quinoa well, as its natural saponin coating is quite bitter, and is not always fully removed during processing. Quinoa is high in protein, and the protein it contains is complete, which means it includes all nine essential amino acids.

Ingredients:
4 c Red Quinoa
1 c Yellow Onion, diced
1 c Celery, diced
8 c Water
2 T Sea Salt (or to taste)
3 sprigs fresh Oregano

Directions:
Sauté onions and celery. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Add quinoa and water. Cover and boil on medium heat for about 25 minutes until cooked and fluffy.