Quinoa (keen-wah), hailed as the 'supergrain
of the future', contains more protein than any other grain, and
is considered a complete protein because it contains all eight
essential amino acids.
Shrimp & Cherry
Quinoa
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped Anaheim pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups pitted Northwest fresh sweet cherries
8 ounces small cooked peeled shrimp
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salsa, optional
- Sauté onion and garlic in oil;
add broth, quinoa, Anaheim pepper, salt and ground pepper. Bring
mixture to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 18 minutes
or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff mixture with a fork and gently stir
in cherries, shrimp and parsley. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 215 Cal.,
13.1 g pro., 5.5 g fat (23% Cal. from fat), 29.5 g carb., 74
mg chol., 3.3 g fiber, 596 mg sodium.
Recipe provided courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission.
