Also, you can do a web search for quinoa recipes and there are lots of them.
JeanAt 06:52 AM 6/2/2011, you wrote:
I tried quinoa last year for the first time, but my friend made it kind of bland. I never thought about mixing it with corn. Sounds like I need to make some tasty versions of my own. It's a great source of protein that isn't meat-based, like beans. I love beans. I could make two vegetarian meals a week if my family would cooperate. LOL
> SPICE RUBBED PORK WITH QUINOA���������������� Makes 4 servings.
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> Quinoa is a nutty tasting high protein grain. If you can't find it, use couscous. This recipe is slices of pork served with quinoa and green salsa.
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> Salsa verde, optional
> 2 green onions, thinly sliced
> 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
> 2 pork tenderloins, halved crosswise
> 2 tsp cumin
> 2 tsp smoked paprika
> Pepper
> 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
> 1 tbs olive oil
> Salt
> 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
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> Heat oven to 425�. Combine paprika, pepper flakes, cumin and 2 tsp salt in a dish. Rub pork all over with oil, then roll in spice mixture to coat. Transfer to a roasting pan and roast until a thermometer registers 145�, 20 min.
> -Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 min. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until tender, 10 min. Drain and fluff. Toss with corn, green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Slice pork and drizzle with oil. SERVE with quinoa and salsa verde, if desired...
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