i picked up something new last time at my local health food store. it's a pseudo-grain called quinoa but i can't find it in my good carbs/bad carbs list.
does anyone know whether or not quinoa is phase two safe?
here's what i found on wikipedia:
. In contemporary times this crop has come to be highly appreciated for its nutritional value, as its protein content is very high (12%–18%). Unlike wheat or rice (which are low in lysine), quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete food. This means it takes less quinoa protein to meet one's needs than wheat protein. It is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa is gluten free and considered easy to digest
I'm not on SB but I love quinoa! I would suggest that you rinse it well before using it. The outer coating on the grain can be bitter. You cook it and use it like rice. 1 cup quinoa to 1.5 cups water/broth/liquid of choice and it only takes 15 minutes!
It's great as a grain salad (grains don't get hard with refrigeration), in a "fried" rice type dish, as stuffing in a "wrap" (cabbage or kale used as wrapping), I've even seen recipes for it as a breakfast porridge! It's very versatile.